55 per cent of the DIY retailers in Belgium are still independent businesses, a fact that emerges from the 2003 structural analysis recently produced by GfK Benelux
Numbers five and six in Romania
Praktiker is planning to open two stores of 6 000 m² each
Increase again for Truserv
The cooperative’s sales record a double-digit increase in the first quarter
New tools show in London
The first Totally Tools event is due to be held alongside the DIY & Garden Show in January 2005
Praktiker keeps up sales
Last year’s standard is having an effect in Germany
Rautakesko on expansionary track
The group has expanded by 16 per cent in the home market in Finland
Rainy March
Mr. Bricolage achieves like-for-like growth of 0.9 per cent
Extensions plus a closure in Tyrol
Two Obi stores are being given 8 000 m² of additional retail area
Growing price differential in the enlarged EU
The cost of living is 28 per cent lower in Warsaw than in Berlin, and 28 per cent more expensive in London
Appearance of the new Obi chief
Sergio Giroldi spoke in front of the 520 delegates at the 5th International DIY Store Congress in Berlin