Small increase in real terms for Coop Bau+Hobby

The Swiss DIY chain Coop Bau+Hobby realised net sales amounting to CHF 633 mio last year, equivalent to a nominal decline of 1.1 per cent. Adjusted to take account of deflation of 1.3 per cent, the company thus achieved modest sales growth of 0.2 per cent in real terms. On this basis it is assumed that the chain's 74 stores have retained their leadership of the falling Swiss market.