HELLWEG Die Profi-Bau- & Gartenmärkte GmbH & Co. KG
RetailNorth Rhine-westphalia, Germany201-500 Employees
HELLWEG is a family‑owned retail group focused on building and garden markets, complemented by an online shop. From its Dortmund base, it coordinates a wide store network across Germany and Austria, including roughly 80 HELLWEG markets and 48 BayWa Bau & Garten locations in southern Germany. In addition, the Gartencenter Augsburg group operates seven sites in North Rhine-Westphalia, and the company's stores are characterized by high density and large footprints, with average sales areas around 8,000 square meters. The company's customer base comprises professional builders and DIY customers seeking a broad range of products and in-store services, supported by a strong online channel. Founded in 1971 with the opening of the Brackeler Hellweg in Dortmund, the company derives its name from the historic Hellweg trade route that connected Aachen to Berlin, underscoring its regional focus and long-standing presence in the market.