Last year the majority of Swedish retailers in the building materials, hardware and DIY sector recorded growth in demand for their products, irrespective of whether the purchasers were trade or individual customers
B&Q expands in China
B&Q, the biggest DIY retail chain in the United Kingdom, opened its second store in Shanghai on 16 June
OBI opening in the Middle Kingdom
After a year-long construction period OBI officially inaugurated its first store outside Europe at Wuxi on 1 June. One aim is to revolutionise …
Wickes retains its independence
Wickes, currently the number five British DIY retailer, is celebrating its continuing independence, having won a long-running take-over battle with …
Further developing the Polish market
At present Castorama operates eight DIY superstores in Poland, one of the latest in Stettin. Six more are to be added right across the country …
Homebase opens new megastore
Homebase, number 2 in the British market, has opened what it calls the largest DIY store in the United Kingdom: a total of 9 290 m² with a garden c…
Lawn-mowing pleasures
Sylvia HerzogDIY in Europe GermanyThe season of garden trade fairs is beginning. Industry is demonstrating its innovative powers. The market is looking for …
Launch of Ace Hardware in Greece
The American cooperative concluded an exclusive contract with J. & N. Pappou Partnership
More visitors from abroad
The exhibitors at Christmasworld express great satisfaction with the way the fair went
More than 48 500 visitors
More visitors than ever before came to Domotex 2006 in Hanover