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 47.52 - Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores
300 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
13 February 2012
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
19 February 2012
Description
French DIY chain Leroy Merlin has announced the creation of 300 jobs in the Parisian region until 19 February 2012. The new jobs are for sales assistants, floor managers, customer service representatives, logistics employees and sector managers.
Leroy Merlin employs 19,900 people in 115 stores and reports turnover of EUR 4.90bn (USD 6.45bn). The recruitment process will involve an internet quiz and include maps of the stores where the jobs will be created.
Sources
13 February 2012: LSA
Citation
Eurofound (2012), Leroy Merlin, Business expansion in France, factsheet number 73309, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/73309.
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