French furnishings firm Roche Bobois SA has reported a slight increase in half year sales.

According to its latest trading update, at end of June 2025, Roche Bobois posted revenue of €206.6 million, representing a slight increase of +1.1% at current exchange rates in a context marked by uncertainty and delays in US imports.

Roche Bobois France posted revenue of €58.0 million, down -4.3% compared to H1 2024, in line with the trend in order intake observed earlier in the year.

The Europe zone (excluding France) remained stable at €51.2 million in H1 2025, up +0.6% compared to June 30, 2024, with a Q2 slightly improving compared to Q1, particularly in Germany, Spain, and Italy.

Revenue for the US/Canada zone came to €63.9 million in H1 2025, showing a slight decline of -3.5% at current exchange rates. This trend is mainly due to continued slower deliveries caused by customs-related disruptions at the borders.

The Overseas zone continued its strong growth, supported by the integration of China (contributing €5.8 million over the period) and increase in franchise royalties. Revenue in this zone reached €9.4 million in H1 2025.

Commenting, the company said: “In terms of order intake, retail sales from directly operated stores reached €183.1 million as of June 30, 2025, showing a slight increase of +0.2% compared to June 30, 2024, despite a temporary slowdown in momentum during the second quarter. The month of June, specifically, was impacted by political and economic disruptions in the Middle East.

“The total retail sales (all brand combined, including franchises) stood at €293.2 million as of June 30, 2025, a slight decrease of -2.2% compared to June 30, 2024.

“The Group’s order backlog came to €133.1 million at the end of June 2025, compared to €137.5 million at June 30, 2024 (€134.7 million at December 31, 2024).

“As part of its continued network expansion, Roche Bobois opened a directly operated store in Herblay (France) during the second quarter and is planning to open two additional direct operated stores in the United States (work is underway in Austin and Las Vegas).

“Another directly operated store is scheduled to open in Luxembourg. Roche Bobois SA also plan to relocate its directly operated London store to a premium location in the Hampstead district (UK) by year-end.

“Roche Bobois is continuing its pace of franchise store openings, targeting five to 10 new stores per year (one opening completed as of June 30, 2025, in Hyderabad, India).”