Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Positive third quarter

Bricorama sales up by 4.4 per cent

News8. November 2006

International orientation

Wire mesh and wire netting comprise the world of the Belgian company Giardino, which is planning to become more involved with exports in the future

Garden7. November 2006

Innovative products and modern design

Ferm is one of the first companies to have imported power tools from China. Today the products are distributed far beyond the borders of Europe

Suppliers7. November 2006

The “Celtic Tiger” moves ahead

The Irish DIY market continues to grow at a vigorous rate. The strong economy forms a firm base for committed DIY retailers, offering further …

Distribution7. November 2006

Substantial boost for Praktiker

Like-for-like sales increase by 4.4 per cent in Germany and by 8.3 per cent abroad

News7. November 2006

Tough conditions

Trading conditions continue to be difficult for DIY retailers in Britain. A variety of other factors have combined to worsen the already existing fact of market …

Distribution7. November 2006

Will Sears survive?

Some observers are of the opinion that the very existence of America's largest and most successful retailer is in jeopardy

Distribution7. November 2006

Problematic consumer debt

Andrew Ross, DIY in Europe UKThere are reasons for cautious optimism about the future course of the DIY market in the United Kingdom. It has undoubtedly …

Distribution7. November 2006