Screwfix has opened its first store in France following the successful launch of its online business Screwfix.fr.
The store opened in Wattrelos in Lille on 31 October, with three to four more stores set to open by the end of January 2023, all in the Hauts-de-France region. The French arm of the business will be supported by its distribution centre located in Nanteuil-le-Haudouin (Oise), which was opened last May.
The store openings will create employment opportunities for local communities in the region. The vacancies will be available in a variety of areas such as retail management, service assistants and supervisor roles.
Commenting on the development, John Mewett, CEO of Screwfix, 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.”
