Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Space productivity continues slightly downward

The DIY stores in Austria are holding space productivity at a very low level

News25. March 2004

Changes ahead for UK show scene

Just in time for the opening of this year’s DIY & Garden Show in London came the announcement that a rival event is being planned for next year

Events25. March 2004

New name at traditional venue

There will now be a new hardware and DIY trade fair in the USA with the launching of the AHMA Hardware Show. The McCormick Place venue in Chicago …

Events25. March 2004

Praktiker reduces deficit

Germany’s number two generates 22.3 per cent through international stores

News24. March 2004

Rona launches new concept

The stores are designed for small and medium-sized trading areas

News24. March 2004

Tour de force in Canada

Rona upgrades the traditional hardware store. The new store is designed to serve Canada’s small and midsized communities

Distribution24. March 2004

Frankfurt exports two fairs to Dubai

ISH Kitchen + Bathroom Gulf and Lightstyle Gulf Light will take place for the first time in May

News23. March 2004

The biggest proportion of sanitation articles is imported

United Arab Emirates: The bulk of imports come from Italy, Germany, Great Britain and the USA

Distribution23. March 2004

Aiming for ten per cent market share

Rautakesko intends to build up a network of 25 stores in Sweden

News22. March 2004

Wyevale ends the year with sales up by nearly eight per cent

Chairman Brian Evans sees potential for further acquisitions

News19. March 2004

"Come in for the long term, or don’t come at all"

In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue

Vietnam’s home improvement market is supported by a rapidly growing economy, an expanding middle …

Distribution

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French garden market

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The sweltering and parched summer has ruined business for garden centres in France. DIY stores, on …

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Space productivity continues slightly downward

Changes ahead for UK show scene

New name at traditional venue

Praktiker reduces deficit

Rona launches new concept

Tour de force in Canada

Frankfurt exports two fairs to Dubai

The biggest proportion of sanitation articles is imported

Aiming for ten per cent market share

Wyevale ends the year with sales up by nearly eight per cent

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In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue

When Manufacturer Invisibility Becomes a Retailer Risk

Too hot for gardening

Too hot for gardening

When Manufacturer Invisibility Becomes a Retailer Risk

In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue