Lowe’s, the second largest home improvement and DIY retailer in the world, is becoming a member of GHIN, the Global Home Improvement Network of Edra, a DIY retail association. John W. Herbert, European director of Edra, made an announcement to this effect in a recent circular. This year ten new members altogether are expected to join the association. Last year saw a total of eight new entries. At year’s end the association numbered 28 members representing 95 DIY store operators with activities in 45 different countries.