The German DIY trade notched up sales losses of 2.7 per cent in the first three months of the year
Radical changes at Home Depot
Home Depot has undergone enormous changes since Bob Nardelli became CEO. He took over the leadership in 2000, after a successful career with General …
Slicing up the market
Bob Vereen, DIY in Europe, USAFor decades there have been predictions in the USA of the demise of independent dealers in the hardware and DIY industry, yet …
Lighting trends in Frankfurt
This year's Light+Building attracted 16 per cent more visitors than two years ago; the broad and varied selection of lighting products ranged from the …
Sales increase through new business
Hagebau calls it a successful start to the year; Hagebaumarkt stores 1.9 per cent in the red
Exclusive framework
The number of exhibitors at the French garden and DIY fairs, Les Journées des Collections, is limited to 250
Home Depot acquires credit bank
The number one home improvement retailer hopes that this move will further leverage its contractor business
Recovery in the German window market
Impulses for growth expected to come from renovations above all
German window market: Renovations creating growth
After almost halving in the past five years, the German window market can finally see a glimmer of hope on the horizon, according …
Sights set on tradesmen
Rona has developed a new concept for Réno Dépôt, which is geared to trade customers in particular