Suppliers

A cautiousn gut feeling

All in all Roto, a building components supplier, is satisfied with the market trend. However, the company avoids making any kind of forecast about the future

Suppliers25. January 2012

Tips for foreign buyers

The mistakes most frequently made when sourcing goods in China – and how to avoid them

Suppliers24. January 2012

Fit for Europe

The escalating internationalisation of the DIY and home improvement chains demands transnational distribution structures of the manufacturers. Marley is rising to …

Suppliers21. October 2011

Displays: salesmen that are not at all “dummy”

Individualisation and sustainability are two essential aspects of successful sales promotion

Suppliers21. October 2011

A “rich” name

Proxene Tools specialises in adjustable wrenches, which are also supplied under the “Fulco” brand name

Suppliers17. October 2011

Observant customers

A survey by Konzept & Markt reveals that customers have very different perceptions of merchandising displays in DIY stores. However, there is one company …

Suppliers25. July 2011

Olfactory allurement

The length of time customers spend in stores is on the decline. Which is yet another reason why it is increasingly important to have an effective in-store …

Suppliers25. July 2011

Information online

The pressure is on for DIY retailers and manufacturers to find new channels of communication. Earlex believe they have found the answer with QR codes

Suppliers25. July 2011

Warm, soft and quiet

Egger’s presentation featured a new cork flooring product as well as extra long laminate boards. New-build projects were also on the agenda

Suppliers18. April 2011

Easy to use, perfect results

A classic in home improvement stores: tesa, now turning 75

Suppliers18. April 2011

Positive market disengagement

Roto acts as a builders’ supplier on difficult terrain. However, through improving its services and delivery capacity the company has been able to …

Suppliers21. January 2011

Stock availability

Toolstream provides its customers with a range of over 5 000 products

Suppliers21. January 2011

In Marco Polo’s footsteps

The Liqui Moly brand has become firmly established in the marketplace, not only in Germany but all over the world

Suppliers21. January 2011

DIY for increased prosperity

DIY courses are enjoying growing popularity in Mexico, a country which is still young in terms of do-it-yourself. Participants learn skills with which …

Suppliers21. January 2011

Not so distant shores

The Strait of Taiwan should no longer act as a barrier between China and Taiwan in the future. This is the intention behind a new agreement that is rated as …

Suppliers21. January 2011