The six networks analyzed, Dedeman, Praktiker, Bricostore, BauMax, Hornbach and OBI, focusing on retail (business to consumer), had last year total sales of EUR 1.085 billion, with 4.5% increase considering that the number of units have increased from 93 to 99 units by the end of the year. (source: zf.ro)
DIY stores: average sales of EUR 11.2 million/ unit, 3.5% down compared to last year
The six DIY stores opened by the market players last year following nearly EUR 100 million investment have sustained total sales on positive, while other indicators such as the average sales per store and the productivity per employee shows that the sector was in decline last year too, according to a analyze made by ZF.
