The Spanish buying organisation Habitacle has opened a store in Taró 

Jack’s, a South African paint dealer, is going into the DIY business 

Patrick Bouisset has responsibility for international volume distribution at Fitt 

A security sector is to be added to the DIY and tool fairs in London  

The British market for paint and wall coverings has experienced downward development in the first five months 

The new multi-trade show, Decorate Life, attracted 70 000 trade visitors, which is more than originally expected 

Peter Hogsted takes over position of chief executive of Kingfisher’s international division 

Ferremad to be premiered in Madrid 

Hornbach presents figures for the first quarter 2008/2009 

Management of the business of this European manufacturers' association will in future be undertaken by Bau + DIY 

Suppliers from the sector introduce themselves  

Homebase is currently testing concepts for new openings and refits, where furniture and furnishings are playing an increasingly major role. So far the pilot stores have brought significant sales increases under difficult market conditions 

In Europe the internet is increasingly developing from a communications medium to a trading centre