Slight decrease for Jumbo

Jumbo, the second-biggest DIY chain in Switzerland, concluded the year 2013 with sales of CHF 582 mio. That is a decrease of 0.5 per cent when compared with the previous year. “This is primarily due to the miserable gardening season,” explains Jérôme Gilg, CEO of Jumbo-Markt AG. “The garden and outdoor categories constitute a major part of our product range. Consequently the bad weather last spring has left its mark on our financial statement. However, we are satisfied with the outcome apart from that.” According to information received, Jumbo grew its market share in 2013.