Austrians like Austrians best

Market leader Baumax is awarded the highest number of sympathy points by compatriots

Still more Germans heading for Austria

The NBB franchising chain is planning to enter this neighbouring market in 2003

Coop prepares for expansion

It is hoped to strengthen the network by around 100 DIY stores by the end of 2005. One stage in the process is the acquisition of Waro

Rautatesko closes with a sales deficit

Gross sales performance was subject to extreme fluctuations in the course of the year

Rautakesko: Sales in 2002

A partner on the fifth continent

The ARENA cooperative group is being joined by the Australian retailer Mitre 10

Growth for Saver

The garden machinery and equipment fair in Madrid recorded visitor numbers up by a quarter

Wienerberger up on the tiles

The Austrian company is taking over Koramic’s clay roof tile business

Castorama’s Belgian commitment under review

Kingfisher denies withdrawal: no decision has yet been made about these two locations