The European DIY Retail Association (EDRA) is an international organisation representing home improvement retailers across the globe. With contact to almost every home centre worldwide EDRA has its finger on the pulse of current developments, best practices and the latest home improvement trends. Founded in 2002 by BHB and FMB, the German and French Home Centre Retail Associations, EDRA now has 12
6 companies globally as members of EDRA/GHIN operating in 97 countries with a total of 18,700 stores, employing 1.2 million associates and total revenue of approximately €208bn. EDRA operates on behalf of its members through networking, communication and lobbying. EDRA's most important role is in developing and facilitating common positions amongst its European members to create a strong voice and representation in Brussels for the home improvement industry. Although in direct competition, EDRA's members work together to improve their own businesses as well as the operating environment for all players within the industry. Communication, networking and information exchange between the members is facilitated through an annual congress, CEOs meetings, a fortnightly newsletter and working group meetings, such as the Product Compliance Committee. Sustainability and environmental issues are vital in the home improvement industry and this project group supports our members in developing corporate social responsibility strategies and keeping up with current legislation. GHIN
The Global Home Improvement Network (GHIN) was founded in January 2010 by EDRA to establish an organisation for home improvement retailers worldwide. It provides a global platform for interaction between companies from different countries and continents. GHIN currently has seventeen members outside the European Union; four from Russia, three from U.S., two from each of Australia, Chile and Japan, and one from each of Peru, South Africa, Turkey and Ukraine. Membership of GHIN includes Associate Membership of EDRA.
