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Leroy Merlin SA
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryRetail
Founded1923; 101 years ago (1923)
FounderAdolphe Leroy & Rose Merlin
Headquarters,
Area served
France, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, China, Brazil
ProductsDo it yourself
Home improvement
Garden Supplies
OwnerFranz Frederikneu Merlin Majotow
Number of employees
164,764 (2021) Edit this on Wikidata
ParentGroupe Adeo
SubsidiariesAki, Bricocenter, Weldom
WebsiteLeroy Merlin

Leroy Merlin is a French home-improvement and gardening retailer serving thirteen countries.

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

Leroy Merlin in Kalisz, Poland
Leroy Merlin around the world.

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 kWh solar plant, covering 1700 m² with 670 photovoltaic panels, for Leroy Merlin at its superstore in Rivas Vaciamadrid, Spain.

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