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 34 members from 26 countries operating in 51 countries and represents 94 home centre companies in total. EDRA became its own independent association on 1st January 2010.
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 Project Group Environment. 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.
