French furniture brand Roche Bobois SA reported a modest 1.1% increase in revenue for the first half of 2025, reaching €206.6 million amid global economic uncertainty and logistical delays, particularly in the US.
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Revenue in France fell by 4.3% to €58.0 million, while the rest of Europe saw stable growth, up 0.6% to €51.2 million. Performance in Germany, Spain and Italy showed a slight improvement in Q2. The US and Canada saw revenue dip 3.5% to €63.9 million, impacted by customs-related delivery disruptions. The Overseas zone, boosted by China's integration and rising franchise royalties, grew to €9.4 million.
Retail sales from directly operated stores edged up by 0.2% to €183.1 million, while total retail sales, including franchises, dipped 2.2% to €293.2 million. The group's order backlog stood at €133.1 million at the end of June.
Roche Bobois continued its network expansion, opening a new store in Herblay and planning new locations in Austin, Las Vegas and Luxembourg. Its London store is set to relocate to Hampstead by year-end. Franchise growth remains a priority, with five to ten new openings targeted annually. A new franchise store launched in Hyderabad, India, in H1 2025.
Source: www.bigfurnituregroup.com