Darty enjoys a merry Christmas
Electricals retailer Darty scored robust Christmas sales growth in its core French market and plans to make further cost savings amid tough economic conditions and fierce price competition. Sales at Darty France, which makes up 70 per cent of the group’s revenue, rose 4.9 per cent in the quarter to 31 January. Total group sales rose 3.2 per cent on a like-for-like basis.