Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Continuing growth of retail area

Germany’s Top 30 operators of garden centres raised their number of outlets by 4.2 per cent between July 2003 and July 2004, and retail area rose by 4 per cent

Distribution1. September 2004

Branch in Poland

Briggs & Stratton with plans for carefully targeting consumers in eastern Europe

News31. August 2004

Factory opening in Moscow

In the medium term the German company, Roto Frank AG, intends to meet the requirements of the Russian market entirely through production within the country

News30. August 2004

More survey equipment

Stanley takes over specialist manufacturers CST/Berger

News30. August 2004

DIY fair in Ireland

Dublin will be the venue where Ireland’s biggest industry event is staged in mid-February 2005

News30. August 2004

More tools from China

Chinese manufacturers of power hand tools hope to export more

News27. August 2004

Leadership changeover

Brent Hollister is the new president and chief executive officer of Sears Canada

News27. August 2004

Garden fair in the USA

Expo 2004 in Louisville, Kentucky, is expecting 500 exhibitors

News26. August 2004

Feeble ray of light

The British lighting sector sees only moderate growth

News26. August 2004

New Products

New merchandising displayThe in-store merchandising concept for energy-saving lamps is designed to convince consumers of the products’ cost-effectiveness. …

News25. August 2004