Numerous new openings

Mr. Bricolage, the French DIY sales channel, has extended its network of outlets both at home and abroad in accordance with its “Ambition 2011” schedule of action. In France stores were opened in Pontchateau (1 815 m²), Cavignac (1 600 m²) and Cahors (3 500 m²), and the outlet destroyed by fire in Conflans en Jarnisy was reopened (2 430 m²). One store was relocated from Aniche to Masny and extended to 2 200 m² in size. The total number of stores in Belgium increased to 27 after openings in Courcelles (2 020 m²) and Mons (2 400 m²). The company’s Spanish partner Iberobrico also launched a new store (1 500 m²) at Granollers in the area around Barcelona.