Sales continue to recover

The recovery of the DIY stores in France continued into October, after the drop in sales caused by the heatwave in the summer. Sales went up by 4.7 per cent in comparison with the same month last year. According to statistics from the Fédération des Magasins de Bricolage trade association, they are showing a higher rate of growth than in September.
You can find the monthly changes to DIY store sales in France at DIYglobal plus under the heading of Countries + markets (v. Other articles on this topic).