HORNBACH 

HORNBACH Holding AG & Co. KGaA, a German retail group, specializes in establishing and managing large-format do-it-yourself (DIY) stores, frequently integrated with garden centers, across Germany and other European countries. Their physical outlets feature an extensive inventory of approximately 50,000 distinct products. These encompass a wide array of categories, including hardware and electrical items, paints, wallpapers, flooring, building materials, timber, prefabricated components, sanitaryware, tiles, and comprehensive garden supplies. In addition to retail sales, the company offers a broad selection of construction materials and tools, accompanied by supply services and expert advice. This professional guidance supports various trades and project stages, such as shell construction, roofing, interior finishing, facade work, civil engineering, and landscaping, assisting customers with their building, renovation, or remodeling projects. HORNBACH also engages in the development and leasing of commercial retail properties. By February 28, 2022, HORNBACH's extensive network comprised 165 DIY megastores and garden centers throughout Europe. Germany hosted 98 of these, with the remainder distributed among Austria (14), the Netherlands (16), Luxembourg (1), the Czech Republic (10), Switzerland (8), Sweden (8), Slovakia (4), and Romania (8). The group also operated 36 builders' merchant outlets in south-western Germany and two specialist stores in France. Complementing its physical presence, HORNBACH provides a robust online shopping experience through its digital platforms. Established in 1877, the company maintains its headquarters in Bornheim, Germany.