Leroy Merlin boosts Romanian investment budget by 50% in 2025

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DIY retailer Leroy Merlin has announced an investment budget of €27.9 million for 2025, representing an increase of nearly 50% compared to 2024 and will be directed towards expanding its store network, modernising logistics, accelerating digitalisation, and sustainability projects.

The company also forecasts an 8% increase in turnover, following a revenue of RON 3.40 billion (around €685 million) in 2024.

For the future, Leroy Merlin aims to strengthen its presence in the local market, with plans to open three new stores in 2026. This expansion follows the opening of a new 8,000 sqm store in 2025, which brought the retailer's total to 25 locations.

Mathieu Bauduin, CEO of Leroy Merlin Romania, said: "Extending our network, digitalisation, modernising logistics, and our sustainability projects show our commitment to responsible growth for the benefit of our customers, communities, and the economy. The balance between performance and durability guides all our decisions and helps us build a solid company focused on the needs of today's customers, as well as the expectations of future generations."

In addition, sustainability remains a strategic priority for the company. In 2024, nearly 80% of the energy used came from renewable sources.

Furthermore, 100% of the company's owned units were equipped with photovoltaic panels, contributing to a 2.46% reduction in direct and indirect emissions compared to the previous year.

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