Kingfisher will be submitting an offer to Castorama’s shareholders at the end of this month
France as a DIY nation
Do-it-yourself activities developed at an explosive rate in France between 1969 and 1999. This is the conclusion reached by a representative market survey …
Profit growth for Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart reports a 26 per cent profit increase for the second quarter
Help for flood victims
Baumax offers a special discount for victims in the areas affected by flooding
Enthusiastic about wood
The British DIY multiple Wickes is focusing a special summer campaign on wood as a material for DIYers
Big plans for Mexico
Home Depot has opened its first new-build store in Mexico. There are plans to add 80 more within the space of five years
Decline of market share
The Canadian buying groups are losing market share
Sales increase for Ace
Ace Hardware, the American buying cooperative, succeeded in increasing its wholesale turnover in the first six months of 2002 by 4.5 per cent
Expansion of international presence
Ace Hardware, now America’s largest hardware wholesaler, is continuing to pursue its goal of international expansion
Private labels in Lyon
In the spring of 2003 a private-label fair for DIY, garden and pet products is to be held in Lyon