The VDG (association of German garden centres) sees a boom in the green industry. Appreciable growth was produced in the first quarter and by the Easter business
Positive development
1 700 exhibitors for the Spoga+Gafa multi-trade show means 30 per cent more than in 2009
Rautakesko revamps Russian portfolio
Finns plan to replace Stroymaster stores and standardize the format
Rona complains about poor weather
Canadian market leader forfeits four per cent of sales in first quarter
Biggest DIY store in Russia
Stroy Arsenal opens sixth store nearly 30 000 m² in size
Bricoking comes to the neighbourhood
“Bricoking city”, a small-store format, is about to debut in Spain
Administrators for Focus Do it all
Trading carries on. B&Q acquires up to 31 outlets
New sales channels in Las Vegas
The National Hardware Show will also include catalogue and internet companies
Israelis expand in Russia
Home Center now has five stores across the country, two of them in Moscow
Demand relatively stable
After four months CRH announces an increase of seven per cent in its European distribution business