In the wake of the credit crunch, the outlook for DIY retailing in 2008 has darkened considerably. While EU DIY expenditure grew by 2.6% in 2007, the year ahead looks extremely tough for the European DIY market. A housing market slowdown is spreading across the continent dampening prospects for DIY retailers. High inflation and soaring energy prices have further crippled disposable incomes and boosted demand for energy efficiency. European DIY Retailing 2008 is new report published by Verdict Research that provides five years of European DIY market data and details the key drivers and trends shaping this sector across Europe. This report analyses key operating statistics for all the leading players to provide a proprietary benchmark of the leading European DIY retailers.
Published: November 2008 - Europe. |
