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If Jesus were a carpenter in Jerusalem today, he might buy his power tools at Home Centers (DIY), Israel's largest home-improvement chain. The company runs 43 do-it-yourself stores nationwide and one in Cyprus; most are superstores, although a handful are the smaller Express format. The Home Centers stores sell 35,000 products, including tools, paint, building materials, furniture, housewares, outdoor goods, and automotive accessories; several leased departments sell additional home furnishings. Bilu Enterprises took Home Centers private in December 2000. Bilu is 64%-owned by Fishman Group, Israel's largest retail conglomerate, which merged its 19-store Handyman chain under the Home Centers banner in Spring 2000.
COMPETITION |
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Ace Hardware Corporation (dossier)
Super-Sol Ltd. (SAE)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
1999 Sales (mil.): 147.30
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 10.2%
KEY PEOPLE |
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Aharon Meidan
CEO
Roni Mamon
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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7 Tulipman St.
Rishon Lezion 75364, Israel
Phone: 972-3-9687800
Fax: 972-3-9692776
Online: Web Site
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