Further growth on comparable area

Between January and September 2002 the network of Mr. Bricolage stores grew sales by 7.4 per cent over the same period last year. The sales volume of € 916.2 mio increased by 6.3 per cent in like-for-like terms. Stronger growth was displayed by the 34 outlets run directly by central office up till the cut-off date of 30 September (one further store was added in October). They recorded a turnover of € 85.4 mio, which amounted to 15.7 more than the comparable period in 2001.