Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Shrinkage rates on the increase

Shrinkage is costing Europe’s retailers over € 29 bn. About two-fifths of these retailers are now going for source tagging their products, a trend that is on the increase

Distribution14. January 2008

Continuous expansion

Bunnings, the Australian DIY retail chain, has experienced steady growth over recent years and intends to go for further expansion during the current f…

Distribution14. January 2008

Stylish premiere at Knauber

The German DIY retailer’s Troisdorf store is the first to offer a display of four living-room styles; the company is planning to reorganise its six …

Distribution14. January 2008

Positive trend

Rautakesko achieved a sales increase of 19 per cent in the 2007 financial year

News14. January 2008

Growth trend in garden furniture market

An assessment by KMC Management Consultants concludes that the west European garden furniture market, which is dominated by the DIY store…

Garden14. January 2008

Full utilisation of possibilities

Videotronic International Media Solutions, the specialists for media concepts at the POS, are well prepared for continuing expansion in Europe …

Suppliers14. January 2008

Systematic design

BHK is a specialist in interior finishing products. Its new decorative laminate flooring collections are in tune with the trend towards darker wood effects

Suppliers14. January 2008