Screwfix has opened its first store in France, with three to four more stores set to open by the end of January 2023 – all in the Hauts-de-France region.
The store openings follow the launch of its online business Screwfix.fr. Screwfix representatives have said that the store openings will create employment opportunities for local communities in the region.
Each Screwfix France store is expected to offer around 10,000 products aimed at trade professionals with an additional 5,000 products available online – ranging from plumbing and electrical products to power tools and workwear. Customers will be able to click and collect from store in as little as 10 minutes. The store model will be based on the proven success in the UK and Ireland, with product ranges adapted to the French market.
John Mewett, Screwfix CEO, said: “The creation of bricks and mortar stores in France is a major milestone for us and a direct result of the increasing demand from our customers for our extensive product range and the convenience of a store nearby – allowing busy tradespeople to get what they want when they need it.
“We’re delighted to have opened our first store in France with more store openings planned by the end of January 2023. We look forward to welcoming customers to our new stores and providing employment opportunities for local communities across the region.”