Kingfisher completes third quarter with 2.4 per cent sales increase
Expansion in Switzerland
Opening of Hornbach DIY store in Galgenen near Lachen
Honouring of Manfred Maus
Obi's founder is presented with the DIY Lifetime Award within the context of the International DIY Store Congress
Asian dominance
China and Taiwan will account for more than half the exhibitors at the 2010 Cologne International Hardware Fair
Growth in Germany
The DIY retailers in Germany upped sales by 4.4 per cent in the third quarter
Money back if not satisfied
The American Hardware Manufacturers Association is for the first time offering a money-back guarantee for the Hardlines Technology Forum
B&Q offers extra tuition
Since young people in Britain have practically no DIY or practical skills nowadays, the DIY retailer is developing special lessons in schools
Classes for a new generation of DIYers
Research carried out by B&Q reveals that young people in Britain lack practical skills and DIY knowledge. The British DIY retailer now …
Positive result
Wal-Mart completed the third quarter with a rise in sales and profits
DIY Retailers worldwide
The updated issue of DIY Retailers worldwide, our specialist trade directory, is now out with numerous additions and improvements. The directory lists …