Our results mean that we can confirm our outlook for the full year.
- Revenue of €3.4 billion in the first half of 2024;
- Stable current operating income versus the first half of 2023, reflecting how we have controlled gross margin and costs;
- Intention to acquire Unieuro, the Italian leader in consumer electronics and domestic appliances, to consolidate our European leadership in specialized retail.
These results are also testament to the effectiveness of our omnichannel model, and the appeal of our brands.
In an economic and geopolitical context that remains uncertain, we remain mobilized to achieve our objectives and confirm our annual outlook. Indeed, our Group has shown solid resilience over the first half of the year, despite a lackluster environment for the retail sector. This performance was made possible by high-quality operational execution and the commitment of our teams to strict cost control. We also posted a solid gross margin, supported by the relevance of our service-oriented business model. We are delighted to have announced last week our plan to acquire Unieuro, the leading Italian distributor of Consumer electronic products and Domestic appliances, an operation which would enable us to play a key role in the consolidation of the European retail market.
Enrique Martinez, Chief Executive Officer of Fnac Darty