Top Home and Living Retail Chains in Germany

What are the largest home improvement chains in Germany in 2026?

OBI Group, toom Baumarkt and BAUHAUS are the largest home improvement chains in Germany in 2026 based on the number of locations. OBI has the most stores with around 340–350 locations across all 16 federal states. toom Baumarkt follows with over 300 locations nationwide, while BAUHAUS operates approximately 160–170 large-format DIY stores across Germany.

Together, these three chains make up a significant share of the major DIY and home improvement store network in Germany, serving millions of homeowners, renters, and contractors every year.

OBI

≈ 340–350 LOCATIONS (January 15, 2026)

North Rhine-Westphalia holds the highest concentration of OBI stores, anchoring its 350-location German network. Its dominance relies on a “Connected Store” model, the heyOBI digital ecosystem, and integrated renovation services, offering consumers a holistic DIY experience that traditional regional retailers cannot match.

toom Baumarkt

≈ 300+ LOCATIONS (January 15, 2026)

North Rhine-Westphalia holds the highest concentration of toom stores, anchoring its 300-location German network. Its dominance relies on a “Green DIY” model, featuring 15,000 sustainable products and “Profi-Service” for installers, offering eco-value that traditional retailers cannot match.

Hagebau

≈ 200–220 LOCATIONS (January 15, 2026)

Lower Saxony holds the highest concentration of Hagebau stores, anchoring its 1,500-location European network. Its dominance relies on a “cooperative partner” model and specialized trade divisions, offering expert consultation and building materials that traditional DIY retailers cannot match.

BAUHAUS

≈ 160–170 LOCATIONS (January 15, 2026)

North Rhine-Westphalia holds the highest concentration of BAUHAUS stores, anchoring its 160-location German network. Its dominance relies on a “specialist center” model, featuring the DRIVE-IN ARENA and 160,000 products, offering massive stock depth that traditional retailers cannot match.

IKEA

≈ 55 LOCATIONS (January 15, 2026)

North Rhine-Westphalia holds the highest concentration with 11 stores (20% of the total). The chain’s dominance relies on immediate stock availability, affordable “democratic design,” and sustainable resale hubs, offering consumers unmatched speed and value compared to traditional German retailers.