Castorama

Castorama is a French multinational retailer specializing in DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. Stores typically operate in large-format, warehouse-style layouts and offer categories including tools, construction materials, electrical and plumbing supplies, paints, home décor, furniture, garden equipment, and seasonal products. The company serves private customers and professional tradespeople, often providing product demonstrations, advice desks, and installation services in-store. It also operates online shopping with delivery or click-and-collect options where available.

Ownership and markets: Castorama is part of Kingfisher plc, a British multinational retailer of home improvement products, and forms part of its European portfolio. Castorama’s market footprint has historically included France and several other European countries, though local brand configurations and store networks have varied with corporate restructuring and strategic priorities.

History: Castorama traces its origins to 1969 when the first stores opened in France. The concept emphasized self-service, large-format stores, and a broad range of DIY products. Over the decades it grew into a leading DIY brand in France and expanded into other European markets, aligning with Kingfisher’s strategy of consolidating its European DIY brands. The brand has also adapted to digital retail trends, offering online sales and multichannel options such as delivery and pickup.