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Mr Bricolage has extended 9 of its stores, some with a change of address and some on-site. These extensions represent almost 8,000 m² in extra sales area for the group.

The 9 stores extended are located in Saint-Clément (near to Sens – 89), Hendaye (64), Port (01), Villefranche de Rouergue (12), Objat (19), Borgo (20), Algajola (20), Montmorillon (86) and Parthenay (79).

The group continues to gain market share by moving and extending its stores. This meets the expectations of customers looking for local stores able to provide most of the elements they require in a human- scale environment.

Mr.Bricolage has extended its sales space with the extension of one store and 4 new sales outlets. The five operations represent total additional sales space exceeding 6,200 m² for the store.

The store in Brives Charensac, located in the suburb of Puy en Velay (43), has recently extended its sales space. The store moved just a few metres down the road on this occasion. Indoor surface area increased from 2,800 m² to more than 4,500 m². Outdoor surface area was extended from 200 to more than 1,200 m². This extension provides more room for product display. New products mainly focus on furnishing (cupboards, bathroom fittings, etc.) and decorations, two very popular segments.

The store has adopted an unusual black façade (see photo above). This colour was selected to discretely fit into the protected site (see the web site of the Tourist Office of Puy en Velay), near to the Saint–Michel d’Aiguilhe chapel and Puy en Velay cathedral (UNESCO world heritage). An area of 35 hectares around the “haute ville” is classified as protected.

4 stores change name

The Mr.Bricolage group has recently gained ground with the integration of four new stores: Dinard (22), Nangis (77), Villers Cotterets (02) et Quillan (11). While the first three stores were originally part of the group (2 Catena and one Briconautes stores), the third was acquired from a rival store (Weldom).

The Mr.Bricolage store inSaint-Dié (Vosges) has recently expanded.

This store can now boast an indoor area of 3,500 m² thanks to the 650 m² extension. A new canopy has also been constructed in the outdoor area, housing part of the gardening range.

The entire indoor area of the store was revised on this occasion, with extra decorations and fittings. The internal layout was designed to be more spacious and make the store more pleasant for customers.

The Mr.Bricolage store in Thouars (Deux-Sèvres) located around fifty kilometres to the east of Cholet, has expanded. The store has a new contemporary façade (see photo).

After a few months of works, during which the store remained open, the store can now offer even more products. The indoor surface area of the sales outlet was extended to almost 3,000 m² including a cold glass area of almost 600 m², plus a hothouse and a pet areacovering a total area of more than 500 m², together with an outdoor area covering 400 m² dedicated to the nursery. An adjacent construction-materials area of 1,650 m² completes the new site.

The Mr.Bricolage store in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie in Vendée took advantage of its transfer and extension process to adopt the technologies of the 21st century: electronic shelf labels and photovoltaic panels on the roof.

Customers of the store in Saint-Gilles Croix de Vie were recently able to open a brand new store. This new store was expected with bated breath and the car park was full to bursting from the opening at 9 a.m. (see photo opposite). The store has simply moved 500 metres down the road , opposite the just as brand new E.Leclerc hypermarket , due to open in a few weeks.

The store now has an indoor surface area of almost 3,000 m² and an adjacent materials area of 1,500 m² accessible with a vehicle.

The store runs with the times and the building will generate electricity thanks to the photovolatic panels on the roof.

Finally, the store is the first Group store to adopt electronic shelf labels. This system enables the rapid updating of prices and ensures that the price displayed matches the price at the till.

The Mr.Bricolage store in d’Aire sur la Lys (Pas de Calais) has been completely reworked. The surface area has not changed, however store layout has been redesigned to enhance the role of decorations.

From the moment customers enter the store, enlarged alleys ensure a direct view of decorative items and furnishings. The entire decorations department has been revised: the paint area has new furniture and the light fittings display has been changed. Finally, the constructions and materials area has been entirely re-organised. The

Mr.Bricolage store in Lillebonne Seine-Maritime (36 km to the east of Le Havre), has expanded. After several months of works, with the store still operating, surface area has been extended from 3,000 to more than 5,000 m².

Movements within the sales outlet have been completely revised, and customers now enter the store opposite the town hall. The indoor area is more spacious, the corridors are wider and lighting has been improved. The entire store team participated in the project, while remaining available for customers. Personnel was topped off with several new members to continue to provide quality services and advice.

The Mr.Bricolage store in Lillebonne, Seine-Maritime, is currently undergoing works. In just a few months, the store will gain an extra 2000+ m² (3,000 > 5,000+ m²).

A full-on challenge for the entire store team. From the word go, the aim was to complete the works without closing the store. This is essential for local stores to ensure customer satisfaction, irrespective of the conditions.

The store has gradually grown from 1,000 to 3,000 m² since its opening in 1981. However, this time, customers will have a bigger surprise: new entrance opposite the town hall, better lighting, wide alleys, new look and improved product displays, and, above all, their suggestions put into practice.

Recruitment is underway to accompany this extansion. The aim is to ensure a total workforce of 45 for the official opening next March.