Leroy Merlin
Leroy Merlin (French: [ləʁwa mɛʁlɛ̃]) is a French headquartered home improvement and gardening retailer serving several countries in Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa.
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| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1923 |
| Founder | Adolphe Leroy & Rose Merlin |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | France, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, China, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt |
| Products | Do it yourself Home improvement Garden Supplies |
| Owner | Groupe Mulliez (84 %) Employees (16 %) |
Number of employees | 88,500 (2017)  |
| Parent | Groupe Adeo |
| Website | Leroy Merlin |
Generally established on the outskirts of major towns and cities, Leroy Merlin stores are large centres (9000 m2 on average) providing self-service and sales assisted services. Its business is centred on six main sectors: DIY, building, gardening, sanitary equipment, renewable energy, and interior decoration.[1]
History
In 1923, Adolphe Leroy and Rose Merlin, associates in private and business life, opened a business of American surplus. Strengthened by this first success, they decided to sell DIY products and supplies at moderate prices. In 1960, the firm was named Leroy Merlin. It became a precursor, as it was the first company to offer free delivery services.[2]
Business units
- Aki
- Bricocentre
- Weldom
Renewable energy
Superstore installations
Spanish electricity utility Endesa has installed a 100 kW solar plant, covering 1700 m² with 670 photovoltaic panels, for Leroy Merlin at its superstore in Rivas Vaciamadrid, Spain.
See also
- Home automation
- Organic garden
- Wood pellet