Expansion of retail space

The latest study from Unibal reveals that the DIY stores in France increased their total number of outlets by 2.7 per cent to 3 054 in 2004. Sixty new stores were opened, compared to 53 in the year 2003. The retail area of the DIY stores experienced growth of 6.3 per cent to 6.705 mio m² in 2004.