A hallmark for sustainability in the DIY world

The Belgian DIY & Home Improvement retailer, Brico Belgium, moved a few months ago to a brand new building, just at the...

It’s all about the mission

Since we first became aware of the impact of Covid and lockdowns on our industry, I’ve been...

The future of eCommerce in Europe

Online challenges and opportunities for SMEs. Which online strategy matches the expectations of the typical European shopper?

Knowing when it’s time to leave

Gina Shaefer, co-owner of A Few Cool Hardware Stores. It seemed so odd to me that almost as...

The Big Squeeze? I’m not so sure…

It’s tough and it’s only going to get tougher, as the Cost-of-Living Crisis bites further into consumer...

Spanish dynamism infects Europe

These are pretty busy times for trade fairs in Europe. The rapid succession made our European colleague, Thierry Coeman choose between the...

Be a Storyteller

I was alone in my little car, zipping down the GW Parkway at 6pm on a Thursday evening. It was 2002. The...

The importance of the Last Mile

Insight DIY’s Steve Collinge discusses how companies are being more creative with the final stages of the delivery process, including using new...

Even gangs have a culture

Yes, you read that correctly. Even a gang has a culture. I learned that phrase from a...

Resilience as a lever to face the current economic situation

Monthly inflation data in Western Europe is not particularly encouraging, and all the more so for the DIY sector.