Mr. Bricolage loses 4.4 per cent in like-for-like sales

French DIY group Mr. Bricolage posted first-half sales of EUR 1.1253 bn, 6.5 percent down on the same period last year. Its 1,091 stores generated sales of EUR 1.1184 bn. This represents a decline of 6.6 per cent and a like-for-like decline of 4.4 per cent. The decline in France (EUR 948.4 mio) was the main factor, with sales down 7.8 percent (like-for-like -5.3 percent). The 78 international stores increased their sales slightly by 0.9 per cent to EUR 170.0 mio; like-for-like sales were also down by 0.4 per cent. E-commerce (excluding Click & Collect) accounted for only EUR 7.0 mio. This represents an increase of 4.7 per cent.

The group is in the process of converting its 341 stores to a new concept under the Mr. Bricolage brand, which is currently being implemented in 125 stores. The company emphasises its expertise as an operator of neighbourhood stores and points out that, following the acquisition of five Bricolex stores, the Mr. Bricolage brand now has the densest network in the Paris area.

The group's second brand, Les Briconautes, currently has 101 stores. There are 571 stores operating under their own brands.