French furnishings firm Roche Bobois SA has reported a decline in third quarter sales although the UK delivered momentum.

According to its latest trading update, total Q3 sales were down 3.1% to €93.2m from €96.2m. Nine-month revenue came in stable at €299.5m, down by 0.4% from €300.6m, in line with full-year expectations.

Sales within its native France were down 6% to €21.2m, citing a persistently unstable and volatile political environment, weighing on consumer confidence, while Europe, excluding France, saw sales rise 7.3% to €23.4m with growth driven by strong momentum in the UK, Germany, and Switzerland.

Revenues in the US and Canada stood at €32.9m, down by 2.8%, while other overseas sales fell 15.7% to €4.8m due to a temporary decline in franchise royalties.

Looking ahead, the company said: “As of the end of September 2025, the Group’s order backlog amounted to €127.9m, including a €2.1m impact from euro/dollar exchange rates. Considering also the currency fluctuations and the impact of the US tariffs on European goods imported into the United States—partly offset by price increases implemented in this market—the Group now expects full-year 2025 revenue and EBITDA to remain stable or slightly declining compared with 2024, at current currency rates.

“Regarding its directly operated stores network, the Group recently opened a store in Austin (Texas, USA), with another scheduled to open soon in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA). Development is also underway in Luxembourg.

“Additionally, a directly operated store for Cuir Center has just opened in Cannes–Mandelieu. As of September 30, 2025, Roche Bobois SA operated 341 stores – among which 152 directly operated – comprising 267 Roche Bobois stores and 74 Cuir Center stores.”