The retailers are going more consistently for professional customers in a move led by such as Bauhaus and Stark. Stark is a new builders’ merchant and DIY format that was established by Danske Trælast in autumn 2004. Previous to that date the stores formed the group’s DDT retail division, where they traded under their own name. These Stark stores generate 75 per cent of their sales through trade customers.
The number of outlets operated by five of the trading groups rose in 2004. The greatest increase was recorded by Bygma with 7, followed by Råd & Dåd (4), and Byggekram and Harald Nyborg with one each.