For the Italian DIY market the year 2009 failed to send out any positive signals (even before the figures for the last few months were out). Such signals include the data on the first seven months compiled by GfK Retail & Technology Italia, which also fail to reveal any encouraging signs.
Even if it is true that the volume of business in the DIY superstore channel of distribution experienced an increase...

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