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September 2010
The market has seen masonry paint grow in the key month of July 2010, up 1% in volume and 11% in value! We can also see the consumer has been moving towards the 'Coloured' option, with this sector of masonry growing 2.4% whilst 'White' has declined at -1.5% in volume for the month of July.
- GfK RT UK Panel Market, Masonry Paint, Vol/Val Sales, July 2010 vs. July 2009.

August 2010
The market for primers and undercoats is showing volume declines of -10.8% while value is just in positive territory at +0.3%. However within this sector we are seeing growth for the area of combined primers and undercoats, perhaps consumers are buying in to the time saving benefits on offer with these products?
- GfK RT UK, Panel Market, Primers and Undercoats, Vol/Val Sales, July 2010 vs. July 2009

August 2010
Lawnmowers have experienced their second consecutive month of growth, recording a 2.1% value increase June 2010 vs. June 2009. This is positive news for a market which really struggled at the beginning of the year and also relatively surprising given the lack of rain that we've had.
- GfK RT UK, Lawnmowers, Panel Market Ex Garden Centres & Ironmongers, Value Sales, June 2010

August 2010
The lack of rain has led to a surge in sales of 'Shade & Drought' lawn seed with volume gains for June of almost 17% in comparison to the same month last year.
- GfK RT UK, Panelmarket Excl Ironmngrs Lawn Seed, Volume Sales, June 2010 Vs. June 2009

August 2010
The fine weather seen in June has not translated through to sales of exterior trim paint, where sales in volume of paint sold were down 10.8% versus June 2009. Perhaps the anticipation of the World Cup kept DIYers busy indoors.
- GfK RT UK, Panel Market Trim Paint Report, Volume Sales, June 2010

July 2010
The Specialist Paint market has suffered declines at a total level in June, however one of the bright spots is the Finishes for Metal category which has grown 0.4% in Volume and 4% in Value this month!


- GfK RT UK, Panelmarket excl. GardenCent, Specialist Paint, June 2010 vs. June 2009

July 2010
"The Specialist Paint market has suffered declines at a total level in June, however one of the bright spots is the Finishes for Metal category which has grown 0.4% in Volume and 4% in Value this month!"
- GfK RT UK, Panelmarket excl. GardenCent, Specialist Paint, June 2010 vs. June 2009

July 2010
The Specialist Paint market has suffered declines at a total level in June, however one of the bright spots is the Finishes for Metal category which has grown 0.4% in Volume and 4% in Value this month!

GfK RT UK, Panelmarket excl. GardenCent, Specialist Paint, June 2010 vs. June 2009

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July 2010
The lack of rain has led to a surge in sales of 'Shade & Drought' Lawn Seed with Volume gains for June of almost 17% in comparison to the same month last year.

GfK RT UK, Panelmarket Excl Ironmngrs Lawn Seed, Volume Sales, June 2010 Vs. June 2009

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July 2010
The lack of rain has led to a surge in sales of 'Shade & Drought' lawn seed, with volume gains for June of almost 17% in comparison with the same month last year.
- GfK RT UK, Panelmarket Excl Ironmngrs Lawn Seed, Volume Sales, June 2010 Vs June 2009

July 2010
The fine weather seen in June has not translated through to sales of exterior trim paint, where sales in volume of paint sold were down 10.8% versus June 2009. Perhaps the anticipation of the World Cup kept DIYers busy indoors.


- GfK RT UK, Panel Market Trim Paint Report, Volume Sales, June 2010

July 2010
The fine weather seen in June has not translated through to sales of exterior trim paint, where sales in volume of paint sold were down 10.8% versus June 2009. Perhaps the anticipation of the World Cup kept DIYers busy indoors.


- GfK RT UK, Panel Market Trim Paint Report, Volume Sales, June 2010

July 2010
With parts of Britain experiencing the driest start to the year for nearly half a century, growth within garden watering has been substantial. May 2010 saw a 26.7% increase in sales value in comparison to May 2009.
- GfK RT UK, Panelmarket, Garden Watering, May 2010 vs. May 2009, Sales Value.

July 2010
The lawnmower market is starting to see positive signs after a tough start to 2010. May 2010 sales value was 7% up on May 2009, with the good weather clearly incentivising customers to get out in the garden.
- GfK RT UK, Lawnmowers, Panel Market Ex GC/IM, Lawnmowers, Value Sales, May 2010.

June 2010
The showers category continues to suffer value and volume declines. However, mixer valve showers are showing 6.9% value growth - are consumers moving away from instant electric offerings?
- GfK RT UK, Panelmarket, Showers, Sales Value, YTD 2010

June 2010
Emulsion paint sales were down 2% in litres in May 2010 on May 2009. However there was positive growth in the single coat category which was up 5% in May 2010. Are the consumers moving back to the premium sectors of the market?
- GfK RT UK, Panelmarket excl. GardCent/Ironmgr, Emulsion Paint, Sales Litres, May 2010

June 2010
Repair tape within DIY Adhesive Tapes saw volume sales up 49% in April 2010. Is the market still looking to make savings by repairing rather than replacing in 2010?
- GfK RT UK, Panel Market, DIY Adhesive Tapes, April 2010 vs April 2009, Volume Sales

June 2010
"Although the primers & undercoats market was down in volume and value in April 2010, the combined primer & undercoat category witnessed 38% volume and 51% value growth! The consumer still saving in 2010 with movement to the multi-use option?"
- GfK RT UK, Panel Market, Primers & Undercoats, April 2010 vs April 2009, Volume/Value Sales

May 2010
The generally poor weather this past April compared to that seen in April 2009 has depressed demand for lawnmowers by 13%.
- GfK RT UK Panel Market Lawnmowers, April 2010 vs April 2009 Volume Sales

May 2010
Sales of barbecues were up 78% year-on-year in April.
Are people preparing for World Cup parties early? Or simply making the most of that short spell of April sunshine we saw?
- GfK RT UK, Outdoor BBQ's, Panel Market excl. GardenCent/Ironmong, Volume Sales, April 2009 vs. April