DIY retailer ZEUS had the most stores in Germany at 488, followed by Eurobaustoff and Bauvista/ EMV Profi. ZEUS and Europabaustoff are represented not only in Germany, but in other European countries as well.

Hi DIY

The German DIY and home improvement sector is dynamic and energetic, with stores enjoying popularity and demand among consumers. In fact, the number of people who sometimes engage in DIY activities in their leisure time has been growing. Home improvement retail as such is expected to generate increasing revenues in the 2020s.

Future challenges

Total DIY and home improvement store numbers in Germany have been decreasing in recent years, which may pose challenges for the brick-and-mortar business. One of the reasons for this development is the expansion of e-commerce transactions in the sector, as the ongoing, long-term spread of online shopping is affecting all industries.