The French DIY market leader Leroy Merlin is trialling a counter for professional tradespeople. At its location in Neuville en Ferrain in the north of the country, a "comptoir des artisans" has been in operation since
30 January. A staff member with primary responsibility for the counter looks after tradespeople, who can enter the store at 7 am. Among other things, delivery to the construction site in two to 24 hours is offered.