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BHB

For more than 50 years, the BHB has represented the interests of retail companies in the DIY, building and gardening sectors across the D-A-CH region, covering around 98 % of the market, as well as those of suppliers and service providers in the DIY industry. As an internationally active trade association and a founding member of EDRA, among others, the BHB serves as the leading point of contact for policymakers, industry partners, the media and the public. Around 250 members benefit from the association’s practical and service-focused approach to supporting the industry.

European DIY Retail Association (EDRA) / Global Home Improvement Network (GHIN)

The European DIY Retail Association/Global Home Improvement Network (EDRA/GHIN) is the voice of the home improvement industry across the world. The two associations represent the entire spectrum of the DIY & home improvement industry, from local corner shops, digital players, and big box retailers.

Today EDRA/GHIN represents 222 home improvement companies operating over 33,250 stores in 77 countries.

Handelsverband Baden-Württemberg (HBW)

The Baden-Württemberg Trade Association (Handelsverband Baden-Württemberg (HBW)) represents the interests of over 40,000 retail companies in the region to policymakers and the public. It negotiates collective bargaining agreements, supports its members in labor and social law matters, provides business consulting services, and offers information on relevant professional topics. Through a wide range of events, training and development programs, as well as targeted initiatives, the association creates real added value for its members and strengthens the future of the retail sector.

Handelsverband Hessen e.V.

As the representative of the retail and service companies in Hesse, the trade association is the central interface to politics, political parties, trade unions, the public, cities and municipalities as an industry and employers' association. It represents the interests of Hesse‘s retail sector and our 7,200 member companies with 200,000 employees.

The Handelsverband Hessen e.V. is geared to making the trade fit for the future and to giving its members a significant time, price and/or competitive advantage, e.g. through labour and social law advice and representation in court and many trade-related service.

Handelsverband Wohnen und Büro e.V. (HWB)

The Living and Office Trade Association (Handelsverband Wohnen und Büro e.V)  is the umbrella organisation of the Cooking and Tableware Trade Association (Handelsverband Koch- und Tischkultur / GPK), the Furniture and Kitchens Trade Association (Handelsverband Möbel und Küchen / BVDM) and the Office and Stationery Trade Association (Handelsverband Büro und Schreibkultur / HBS). It represents the professional and political interests of the specialised trade in the corresponding sectors in Germany.

The association represents the interests of around 14,000 companies. The aim is to maintain their independence and economic security within the free and social market economy.