INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW 

AMA Research has published the brand new, 8th edition of “DIY Multiples Market - UK 2006” report.  This report is fully updated for 2006 & contains revised information on activities within the market during 2004/2005 and mid 2006 incorporating original input & primary research.  The report represents an informed review of this fast changing £7+ billion market is excellent value for money and is available to order now to ensure you receive the most up to date information as soon as it is published.

While there is much general information available on DIY Multiples, AMA’s report is unique, concentrating on aspects of the market not covered by other publications.

The 2006 report includes:-

• An analysis of the major DIY Multiples - sales by product group, relative strengths & weaknesses, market positioning, trends.

• A review of purchasing procedures – range reviews, supplier selection criteria, systems, environmental policies.

• Commentary on competitor distribution channels - performance comparisons with Builders Merchants, Garden Centres, Retail Specialists, etc.

• A detailed review of each of the major product groups – including market size, key influences, distribution channels, trends & forecasts.

Also Available

• DIY & Hardware Retailers – Buyers Database 

The analysis includes:-

THE MULTIPLES

• Market size in value terms & forecast through to 2009.

• Current situation - factors influencing growth/decline, prospects for the next 3-4 years.

• Market shares for the major multiples - size, outlets, market positioning.

• Analysis by product group – key product growth areas, share gains from other channels etc. Estimates of sales by all leading multiples by major product group.

• Leading Multiples overall product strengths, product strategies & future direction.

• Major multiples - recent developments & future prospects.

• Trends & prospects for the next 3-4 years.

PURCHASING PROCEDURES

• Purchasing procedures & buying criteria – frequency of range reviews, margin requirements.

• Supplier relationships, supplier assessment, sourcing networks.

• Systems - trends in data/stock control, the rising importance of e-procurement & stock control, implications for suppliers.

• Environmental standards & implications for suppliers.

• Other factors including rebates, settlement discounts, delivery/penalty clauses, stock cleansing & gate fees.

DETAILED INFORMATION FOR EACH MAJOR PRODUCT GROUP:

• Market size per major product group.

• Detailed analysis of product mix within each sector including key influences & trends.

• DIY Multiples market share & commentary on key competitive channels (Merchants, Garden Centres, High Street, Independent Specialists, Mail Order, etc).

• Strengths & weaknesses within product groups, shares, future prospects.

• Opportunities & threats to the DIY Multiples - competitive channels & their changing emphasis at the turn of the century.

• Future prospects.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

• Future developments & implications for suppliers.

• Economic influences & future prospects for the market.

• Housing, age profile of population, PDI & savings etc.

• Trends in the market place & likely future development.

• Economic environment - GDP, inflation & interest rates, unemployment, household consumption, housing & construction, sterling, population profile. 

The Report contains over 125 pages & more than 60 tables & charts of ORIGINAL research & comment on the UK DIY Multiples market & provides independent & incisive views on likely future development