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nella tua casella di posta Iscriviti alla newsletter di TEN there has been no end to the passion for greenery A sentiment that has not stopped with the end of the lockdown months or with the purchase of a few outdoor plants and outdoor furniture the gardening industry continues to reap the rewards are devoting square meters to garden merchandise Among these, a virtuous and curious case is certainly Leroy Merlin, which last year opened the first store entirely dedicated to the garden in Elmas (Cagliari) building-garden product group director of Leroy Merlin Italy explored in depth during the conference “25 years of greenup stories of trade gardening between hobbies and green culture” this openness to the world of gardening a trend that is reflected in new services made available to customers deeper assortments and a common but differentiated strategy among the European countries where the company is present We are only a few months into the year: how does 2024 look for Leroy Merlin?The result is related to the trend of the season: we are experiencing a climate that entices people to be outdoors and renew plants at the moment I’d say he’s off to a good start I would like to broaden the discussion to answer this question the pandemic has fostered the growth of the industry: the rediscovery of the outdoors as a fifth room is a factor to which we want to try to contribute by offering everything for our customers’ homes Despite the inflation that characterized 2022 and a 2023 influenced by rising prices in an absolute sense this market has not lost value and still has great prospects for expansion This is because those who invest in greenery and gardens do so because they believe in it even if it is more expensive As Leroy Merlin we are moving in this direction expanding the garden area-especially in larger stores-because it is a strategic market for us: not only the product market but also the outdoor design market.” a concept that has been heard often in recent years what does it mean?Our vision of the exterior as a fifth room comes about because the client in furnishing this area makes a substantial investment and decides how to use the space they have in an increasingly rational way but today it has a more precise layout because people themselves have clearer ideas about its function In addition to the activity of eating outdoors and relaxing is the act of cooking to which we respond with products such as barbecues but also real kitchens equipped with stoves and furniture going so far as to create an outdoor area that is declined into an office for smart working or studying we are investing in permanent furniture showrooms to offer a year-round 360-degree view of merchandise to make the fifth room.” Leroy Merlin Garden impresses with the depth of assortment not only of plants and furniture but also of machinery how is it going?The one in Cagliari is a store-laboratory that is making us learn a lot also because it has allowed us to bring the brand to Sardinia Not to mention that we also had the opportunity to explore product families that usually struggle to be displayed in our stores such as technical products despite opening in a year when the season was not kind and we could not fully enjoy the investment This year we expect to reach our goals more easily since we are continuing to improve and refine the format Another novelty is that from 2024 the garden design service by professionals will be extended to the entire network after it was inaugurated in the Catania store or are there differences?The strategy we are applying abroad is the same as the one we are pursuing for Italy: investing in the garden-also for France each country has its own facets as needs and geographical location play an increasingly important role.” Leroy Merlin’s approach to the garden between design service and merchandise expansion seems to be raising the bar higher and higher.The inflation that has hit us has left customers dazed: while an average product used to be sold for 400 euros the same is now priced at around 700 euros due to production increases from China Leroy Merlin’s role is to democratize and bring back products at better prices while ensuring quality and savings The work we are doing within the garden team and the team internationally is proceeding in this direction: finding quality and at the same time making it available at an affordable price It should be kept in mind that designing a garden is expensive: from plants for the outdoors the total price exceeds that of a bathroom area project the good thing about the garden is that the work can be divided into several stages and start with the most urgent need This step-by-step approach becomes an ongoing loyalty with the customer: those who have a passion for the outdoors are faced with an ongoing investment and we are ready to fully satisfy this desire Silvano Girelli, Flover: ” The Garden Center, experiential and aggregative.” OBI: “Garden orientation has always been in our DNA.” Roncador Floriculture, when the greenhouse opens to the world and Thalia Taioli‘s comment on the (RE)GENEROUS blog A figure that encompasses the period 2023-2030 and will enable the Group's brands to considerably increase the number of stores and reach 10 billion in sales continuing the development throughout the country The Dutch brand kicks off the new year by opening a new store in Lazio on January 5 The store is run by a staff of 20 new employees The news published in Ferreteria y Actualidad about the sale of Bricorama stores in Spain (we had already talked about this) to the Bricofer group A new brand for the third largest Italian group in the modern retail industry joining the pet store world “Animali che Passione”  is the result of market studies and analyses of some Selex partners Adjacent to the highway exit, the commercial area is new, very large – as much as 24 thousand sq. m. – and built near the already well-known “Iron Point” shopping center. In this space, theBricocenter-branded store reintroduces its tried-and-true “ville moyenne” formula with a few new features made with an initial pathway starting with the “paint” department on the right Of note are the two dedicated lighting podiums positioned immediately after the speakers in what is usually the designated seasonal/promotional area a past in the Lucca store and later in Terni During the transition from the old store to the new store for 92 days the Bricocenter sign remained operational in Forli thanks to the presence of a stand at the Punta di Ferro Shopping Center manned by 3 people who were able to tell the citizenry about the store’s new content “Forli represents a turning point,” explains Giancarlo Motta, “because it is the first major opening five years after Viareggio The project involved the closure of the previous store innovative and technologically advanced facility so much so that it is the first facility in the hub to be certified in class A4 with the lowest environmental impact.” This means the presence of a photovoltaic system with 98 percent coverage of requirements skylights to allow natural light to pass through and intelligent LED lighting and home automation that adjusts artificial light intensity the transformation has not only affected the sales structure and store layout but here it goes reported the presence of a warehouse which “through an interdependence and collective intelligences project we were able to enhance in terms of capacity developing it vertically and managing to Accommodate more than 350 indoor pallets – Motta explains This allows us to guarantee a certain amount of products in immediate availability and the rest in 72 hours or it is the assortment (20 thousand products) and the range of services that has undergone a profound transformation both by expanding existing ranges but especially by including the whole aspect related to planning with new solutions for home and garden maintenance the exhibition novelty represented by wall and floor coverings that work at height but allow a clear reading of the product and the department dedicated to windows and doors that sees a display of as many as 65 door models – it is the first Bricocenter to have such a rich display -in part due to the presence of new exhibitors available in 72 hours those in standard version while for the customized product the time is a bit longer the project of custom-made mosquito nets will also be introduced “because now those who buy window frames also equip them with mosquito nets,” Giancarlo Motta concludes we point out the expansion of the space dedicated to construction with an expanded plasterboard display and the Garden world where more space has been given to decorative products and outdoor lighting Also of note is the display of gardening machinery positioned just before the outdoor area and well highlighted by lighting that enhances the product Very “dense” outlook for technical departments which occupy the second part of the store and account for “65 percent of our sales,” recalls Giancarlo Motta The team consists of 32 people – in the previous store were 7-and the recruiting effort focused very much on finding profiles with specific skills electricians) and professionals (including surveyors) to be employed in the store thanks to a partnership with Golilla-the fourth company of the Adeo Group in Italy of which Bricocenter is also a member-specializing in the laying and delivery of bulky products The Nov. 30 opening of the new Bricocenter Forli store is part of a period of celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of the company, which opened its first store in Venaria to celebrate its 40th birthday and the opening of its new store in Forlì Bricocenter wanted to concretely demonstrate its closeness to the local area and specifically to the City of Forlì decorations and chains of lights to decorate eight city neighborhoods during the upcoming holiday season “The purpose of this new store,” Giancarlo Motta concludes “is to present itself as a proximity store but be attractive to a catchment area within 25 minutes The city of Forli offers great economic potential and a large number of families.” A square actually well manned by industry distribution so much so that competitors include a Brico OK-branded store ( 900 m away) and a Brico Io just under 4 km away Open 7 days a week, the store is run by a staff of 10 “trained and specialized people ready to support both the professional looking for technical materials and the more inexperienced private individual.” equipped with a large parking lot in front After the first tests in Corsico (near Milan) and Lissone the brand expands from Lombardy to Abruzzo with the new opening scheduled for December 8 in Chieti 1800 square metres are dedicated to turnkey projects with an offer focusing mainly on floor and wall coverings This showroom represents a complementary area undoubtedly responding to the criteria set by Giannalberto Cancemi during the latest Made4Diy Forum the show room would meet the needs of those customers “…who want to live in a beautiful house and for whom project design plays a fundamental role Here – said Cancemi – Leroy Merlin can make the difference with its planning and installation services and with a wide including not only Leroy Merlin’s private labels particularly in demand in this area: a factor which is pushing Leroy Merlin to open up to partnerships with those who we call market leaders.” both for our own people and for our customers It has been a very tough decision to have to make” of the imminent closure of Ottimax in Afragola (near Naples) The store will close its doors for the last time on 28 February 2019; this is yet another closure for a site that has also seen other operators come and go: first Castorama and then Leroy Merlin blame can also be attached to the current market situation and the presence of other competitors albeit one that initially (October 2015) seemed promising thanks to the presence of partners – we may cite Megawatt – that were deeply integrated in the area and the fabric of local commerce where the establishment of relationships as well as familiarity with and loyalty towards brands count for more than they do elsewhere in Italy the decision of the Casoria-based partner to leave Ottimax was bound to hurt the Campania store Sixty-seven people – not 100 as reported in other media – will lose their jobs as a result of the closure. And the Group has offered them the possibility to join the staff of the new Ottimax store that is opening in June in Catania therefore it is still too soon to know how many of them We may receive a commission on purchases made from links There are some foods that are so difficult to make at home that they're almost always better to order from a restaurant — think sushi or a really incredible bowl of ramen. But luckily, pasta is not one of those foods. Pasta is one of the easiest things you can cook .. even if you think you don't have any cooking skills at all You can add basically anything to it and make it taste amazing which is just one reason why we love it so much — and why you probably have plenty of it stocked in your pantry right now Whether you're more of a traditionalist when it comes to your pasta or you prefer something that has fewer carbs and is slightly healthier than a conventional pasta there's no denying that there are plenty of options for you out there We're here to help you decide which pasta brands are worth your time and which you should skip While this list doesn't include every single brand of pasta on the market it does cover some of the most popular brands Check out our ranking of popular pasta brands from worst to first Then try them out for yourself so you can make up your own mind Creamette is another one of those pasta brands that's as basic as can be You might find this one at your grocery store right next to the Ronzoni but that doesn't mean you should avoid it completely If you have other options available to you you'll probably want to go with those instead of Creamette But if you're on a budget and want to pick up some pasta to just stock in your cupboard whenever you need to make a meal in a punch then Creamette certainly is a viable option for you Our tip? Just combine this pasta with plenty of sauce. The creaminess of the pasta itself will complement whatever kind of pasta sauce you choose which can only take this pasta to the next level Okay, San Giorgio might not be that far ahead of the competition when it comes to taste — this is a pretty standard pasta it's not necessarily anything special — but it does rank higher than some other standard brands on this list while the texture of this pasta isn't ideal it does tend to have more bite to it than many of the other brands out there you will probably enjoy this stuff more than the brands above on this list You've probably noticed a theme here: A lot of these pasta brands taste pretty similar considering that pasta is such a basic food there are a few reasons why it comes out ahead Great Value pasta is available in so many different locations If there is a Walmart anywhere close to you you'll find this popular pasta brand there That makes it super convenient and easy to access for lots of different people But even better than that is the fact that this pasta just doesn't cost much. And if you're watching your wallet, that's just what you're going for. You won't have to sacrifice taste just because you're saving money, though. "The brand says it all," says Brittany C. on Influenster I purchased the whole wheat variety and this product can stand next to pricier comparisons My family loves chicken spaghetti made with this pasta If you want to save money and get a quality product Who doesn't love a good trip to Trader Joe's? You can check out the cheese section, pick yourself out some flowers, and browse through all the new products that have just come out for the season. But while you're having all that fun, you can definitely pick up the staples you need for your pantry at the same time. That's certainly true when you grab a bag of Trader Joe's pasta when you choose to get your pasta from Trader Joe's but you can choose from other varieties too There's the brown rice fusilli that goes with a wide variety of sauces and the black bean rotini that's shockingly filling Try the organic red lentil sedanini or the vegetable radiatore And don't forget about the quick-cooking brown rice and quinoa pasta there's a type of pasta at Trader Joe's for everyone whether you're making the most traditional Italian dish or you're looking for something totally novel (and totally gluten-free) That variety earns it a spot pretty high up on this list One of the grocery store classics, Ronzoni is available almost everywhere While the company may offer a wide variety of shapes for you to choose from with a texture that leaves a lot to be desired And it somehow doesn't pair very well with sauce That's even more true when you consider the "healthier" Ronzoni products that the Ronzoni Garden Delight pasta line is pretty decent but the flavor of this veggie-filled pasta can add a nice touch to a dish if you're in a pinch it won't let you down too badly if that's all that's available Colavita has been importing products like pasta to sell since 1979 You can find several varieties of Colavita pasta While Colavita can be slightly more expensive than some brands you'll see You'll find that they have a good flavor and texture and many people consider Colavita to be their favorite brand Are you looking for a premium quality pasta from a brand that you know is going to deliver every time? Do you want the packaging to fit in with your Instagram aesthetic when you post what you're making for dinner? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you should check out DeLallo's pasta This brand may not be quite as common as others at some grocery stores you know you're going to get amazing quality with this pasta brand you may have to pay a little bit more — but in the end you'll see that it really is worth it if you have a bit of extra cash to spend any bag of pasta from this brand is going to take your simple pasta dish to the next level Banza has a whole line of products from pasta to pizza that allows you to substitute chickpeas for conventional wheat in meals that would usually have 25% more carbs One of the plusses of chickpea pasta (besides not aggravating wheat intolerances) is that it has 50% more protein and triple the amount of fiber you're getting a far healthier pasta than usual It's actually not that different from regular pasta You may end up having to experiment a bit with the cooking times at first to get the pasta to the texture you like best you're going to find that it's a tasty alternative to wheat pasta It's even good enough for an Italian to give in to eating chickpea pasta rather than wheat pasta it's healthier without all the carbs and with more protein and fiber While some customers prefer Barilla chickpea pasta to this one the majority of customers are happy with this one We suppose you'll have to test both to see what you think On the hunt for a solid grocery store brand of pasta? The next time you go shopping, see if you can find some pasta from Mueller's This is another typical brand that you'll see at plenty of grocery stores and it's one that you should consider buying we have to admit that this pasta largely delivers in both taste and texture Whether you plan on making a pasta salad and serving this pasta cold or if you'd prefer to stick with something more classic like spaghetti and meatballs this brand is going to deliver just what you need The pasta is versatile and goes with a wide array of sauces and flavors This pasta brand offers products that are basically a blank canvas for you to play around with And when you consider that pasta is an ingredient that almost acts as a carrier for other it's clear that Mueller's is a smart choice Now, we love so many of these different pasta brands, so it's hard to choose a winner. But once you see what Sfoglini has to offer you'll agree that it's totally earned the top spot and every bite tastes like a little piece of heaven These unfamiliar shapes will bring a whole new experience to every pasta dish and you're going to enjoy every single bite so you may not want to get it all the time While you might find Manischewitz noodles in the regular pasta aisle you're also likely to find them in the grocery store section that sells kosher foods The Manischewitz company has branched out to make a variety of foods (including pasta) since it started in 1888 as a Jewish bakery in Cincinnati Manischewitz has the distinction of offering kosher noodle varieties that are popular beyond the Italian shapes that are so common in the pasta aisle A big part of what makes Manischewitz so good beyond the flavor is the nostalgia aspect Sometimes being able to find different varieties like fine egg noodles makes the difference in being able to reproduce a dish that has been in the family for years You probably won't find as many varieties of egg noodles from other brands the brand's egg noodles taste better and provide higher customer satisfaction than other egg noodles like Pennsylvania Dutch If you want to feel like you're in Italy every time you take a bite of pasta, then you have to pick up Pastificio Di Martino pasta the next time you see it you may not find it at your local grocery store But this stuff is so popular that some consumers seek it out anyway You'll know this stuff is the real deal when you visit the brand's website you'll see why we ranked this pasta so high It has a texture that will remind you of fresh pasta and you can even pick up pasta sauce from this brand to finish your meal off We don't love that this stuff is so pricey but we're willing to pay a little extra from time to time to experience pasta this good If there's one pasta brand you're familiar with, it's probably Barilla. You see this brand almost everywhere, Jamie Oliver loves it and the iconic blue box will surely catch your eye whenever you're walking down the pasta aisle That's because it truly is one of the best brands out there and it's our favorite that's widely available at pretty much every store and the pasta never turns mushy or gets an odd texture to it despite the fact that it's not a super expensive option This brand also has you covered when it comes to variety The next time you decide to make a stuffed pasta And all of your lasagna is going to turn out amazing when you use Barilla's lasagna sheets You've likely already had Barilla pasta before Despite the base ingredient of Jovial pasta being unconventional but it has a good texture for holding sauce so that the sauce doesn't just puddle at the bottom of the plate If you've ever tried non-white wheat noodles you know how important both of those aspects are to whether you even want to buy a particular brand again Something else you'll notice when eating Jovial pasta is that you leave the table feeling satisfied and full It might very well be the best gluten-free pasta you ever try and you may even decide you like it better than regular pasta anyway but eating it will likely make you feel better than regular pasta if you have a wheat intolerance Something about buying a package of noodles in a bag instead of a box makes them feel more like an artisan purchase these really do look like homemade noodles your neighbor (Mrs who spent the 1970s and 1980s selling noodles out of her basement before the production finally ended up in a factory in 1990 The Ohio Amish family that started out making these noodles are still operating the company today so the noodles still have the same quality they always have What set these noodles apart from so many others is that they taste homemade they're going to remind you of the homemade noodles your grandma used to make for chicken noodle soup when you were a kid While they may not taste just like your grandma's They may take a few minutes longer to cook than regular noodles but the extra time is worth the home-cooked experience De Cecco may be one of the more common pasta brands out there but that doesn't mean that it's not one of the best There's an excellent chance that you'll find this brand on the dry foods aisle of your local grocery store That's because this is one of our favorite popular pasta brands on the market it has an ideal al dente bite to it that makes every individual noodle taste amazing One other thing that's great about this brand is the fact that you get to choose from a wide variety of shapes Stick with the relatively common rigatoni or farfalle or try something a little bit different when you opt for the orecchiette or the gemelli And there are even a variety of small pasta shapes The restaurant decided to start selling its sauce in stores in 1992 the authentic Italian pasta the restaurant used wasn't available in stores until 2018 A big difference between Rao's and some of the brands you've likely tried before is that it has a robust flavor depth and firm texture you don't experience with ordinary noodles The flavor and textural experience will be the same no matter which pasta style you choose You're going to love the way the sauce clings to the noodles so that the flavors intertwine perfectly so you can afford to give Rao's pasta a try even if you're on a budget Noodles have been around for 4,000 years you'll probably do a double-take when you see the label on Montebello pasta that says that it was established in 1388 you'll realize that it's the Monastero di Montabello (Monastery of Montabello) that was established in the 1300s rather than the pasta the monastery in Isola del Piano (Piano Island) and a small factory that makes Montebello pasta you could even stay in guest rooms in the old monastery The flavor of Montebello pasta is excellent which may be related to the production process The company mixes organic flour together with local spring water to make its pasta before cutting it and drying it in special rooms in the monastery This traditional process provides some of the best-tasting organic pasta you will ever try It's nice and firm without being too dense Your pasta sauce will adhere perfectly to the pasta but it even tastes great if you decide to eat it without sauce La Molisana has been making pasta for over 100 years The company was founded by the Carlone family in Molise The brand started winning Italian pasta awards in 1927 and hasn't stopped winning them yet Considering the number of pasta brands and types in Italy award-winning ones have to be special indeed The brand even won the 2018 Leonardo Award which is reserved for people or products that have helped to positively promote Italy's image to the world You'll notice the difference in this pasta immediately It has a density and flavor that makes it stand out from the brands you've likely been using One look at the robust construction of the fusilli corti bucati and you're going to realize you've been eating the wrong fusilli your whole life You're not likely to go back to a cheap U.S The company was sued by customers who thought they could eat the pasta despite health issues because the company claimed the product was effective in modulating blood sugar levels That's a dangerous claim to make when some people are making health decisions based on what a company tells them It has thousands of 5-star ratings for its various pasta types Diabetic customers especially like it because it contains 5 grams of fiber per serving and tastes good but doesn't seem to cause a blood sugar spike like a lot of other brands do a significant portion of the overwhelmingly favorable reviews come from people thrilled that they can eat great-tasting pasta again without ill effects The North Dakota company is so sure you'll like its pasta that it offers a money-back guarantee.