Europe: Volume of retail trade in the EU25 and in the Euro-zone
Rates of change and deflated turnover
Lamps and lighting in India
The Light India International trade fair will be staged in September. It is estimated that the rates of growth in the sector will be in the two-figure …
Growth in Ukraine
February 2005 has been announced as the date for the next Kiev Build
Ongoing involvement of Germans abroad
German retailers operate more than 500 stores beyond their national borders
Shopfitters in Russia
The trade fair “Shop Design Russia” attracted 12 500 visitors
New Products
For women’s handsRapid has developed the new ESN range of tackers (ESN 114 in illustration), which is suitable for the smaller hands of women. The range includes three…
Sears expands the sale of electrical appliances
The range is now to be found in the first outlets of the company’s subsidiary, Orchard Supply Hardware
Bunnings introduces a smaller format
The Australian DIY chain has recorded a ten per cent sales increase
Growth at expense of pricing level
The DIY market in the Netherlands records an increase of 0.3 per cent in the first six months
Truserv requests CEO’s resignation
Pamela Forbes Liebermann expresses regret about this step. The search is now on for her successor