The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Retail Retail Trade, Except Of Motor Vehicles And Motorcycles Retail Sale Of Other Household Equipment In Specialised Stores 47.59 - Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles in specialised stores
400 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
8 November 2012
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2013
Foreseen end date
31 December 2013
Description
On 8 November 2012, the furniture retail network Bricoman announced plans to open new stores in 2013 and to recruit 400 new employees.
Bricoman belongs to the DIY chain Adeo (Leroy Merlin, Weldom). The company is looking to recruit graduates for managerial positions, as well as students for unskilled positions and to provide training for new employees.
Sources
8 November 2012: Studyramaemploi.com
Citation
Eurofound (2012), Bricoman, Business expansion in France, factsheet number 74475, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/74475.
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