Latest News About Leroy Merlin closes Paris Daumesnil stores in 2026, relocating about roughly 280 staff to nearby Île-de-France locations while to open about twenty small specialty stores by 2030 and also develops 24/7 lockers for pickup, signaling a shift toward proximity-focused retail in Paris

Updated 2026-06-18 13:24

Leroy Merlin confirmed the closures of the Daumesnil (12th) and Rosa Parks (19th) stores in 2026 and said that about 280 employees will be transferred to other Île-de-France locations, illustrating a strategic pivot. The company plans to develop about twenty small specialty stores by 2030 and introduces 24/7 lockers for order pickup, indicating a shift from XXL formats to proximity-focused retail while retaining a Paris presence. This move responds to urban consumer patterns and emphasizes the brand’s commitment to local access in Paris.

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Leroy Merlin is closing two stores in Paris: which ones and why?

Leroy Merlin has announced the closure of two Parisian stores in 2026: the Daumesnil store in the 12th arrondissement and the Rosa Parks store in the 19th arrondissement. This decision affects 280 employees, whom the retailer has promised to redeploy to one of its 26 stores in the Île-de-France region. The two closures will take place in 2026, one in the first half of the year and the other in the second half.

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