Bricorama announces sales growth of 11 per cent for the first quarter of 2007
Plus of more than 25 per cent
Hagebau made a strong start to 2007 with vigorous sales increases
Mr. Bricolage pushes ahead
The French DIY retail group recorded sales for the first quarter of 2007 that were up by more than 9 per cent on last year
Joint venture in Columbia
Cencosud and Casino intend to enter the DIY retail business in tandem
Customers regard DIY stores as an uninspired patchwork of goods and services
Konzept & Markt and Dähne Verlag have together carried out a major survey of DIY store customers. …
Lacking in profile
Customers perceive the DIY stores in Germany as an uninspired patchwork of goods and services
Growth in France
The French DIY market experienced growth of 5.2 per cent in 2006, according to figures from Unibal
Successful start to a new year
Max Bahr and international activities deliver vigorous growth for the Praktiker Group
New opening in Sweden
A K-Rauta outlet of 8 500 m² has opened in Växjö
Going green
The British garden centre chain Wyevale has made a commitment to protecting the environment, in which area it intends to set an example for the entire market