As an unusual trans-continental focus, the D.I.Y. retailer Leroy Merlin (part of Adeo Group) is preparing to open sales operations for South Africa in 2018, according to Planet Retail. After 10 years working at Leroy Merlin, Cedric Sennepin will be responsible for the expansion.
In South Africa, Leroy Merlin would face well-established local competition from Builders, Cashbuild, Build It Group (owned by Spar) and Steinbuild, a D.I.Y. chain with 137 stores owned by the Steinhoff conglomerate....
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