Now Available: Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in Germany
Retail current value sales in home improvement and gardening stores increased for the third year in a row in Germany in 2012, this time by 2%. The channel profited from the cocooning trend, which meant that consumers spent more time at home, and became more aware of their surroundings. Sales only saw a slight decline during the financial crisis of 2008/2009, and performed well thereafter, due to increased consumer confidence and higher purchasing power.
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