The number of DIY retail groups in Spain is growing slowly but surely
Positive climate for opening stores
Despite the difficult state of the economy, the trend towards opening new DIY superstores is continuing apace in Italy
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US manufacturers look to Europe
Customers in Europe are becoming an increasingly important target group for American and Canadian manufacturers
The clash of the giants
Home Depot and Lowe’s, the two largest DIY mul-tiples in the world, are engaged in a fierce battle for the hearts and minds of consumers as well as …
Home Depot´s ambitous growth strategy
Home Depot, the number one in the global DIY industry, has concentrated more on diversification since Bob Nardelli took over
East Coast rendevouz
Retailers from all over the world are expected at Chicago’s McCormick Place for the National Hard-ware Show, held in conjunction with International …
DIY stores increase their market share
The overall volume of sales notched up by accessory product ranges in the German retail trade has decreased
Emotions and desires
Ranges of accessory products contribute greatly to customer footfall. More could often be made of them, given the right scene setting. The DIY stores have …
Premiere in Paris
France is getting a new garden trade fair. The first Jlee will be staged in June 2004