InVinoVeritas

It's interesting what you say because while Weldom was establishing here in PACA they were more expensive but then they launched their counter-attack and their prices are now much lower. I believe they are a franchise as well so I guess each franchisee has discretion in competing with the likes of Mr Bricolage etc.

BTW I don't think Bricodom is related to Weldom.

bigglesworth

You may be right - Weldom Bricodom. Ours changed its name, about two years ago, and I must confess I have simply assumed they are one and the same because of the similarity of the names. They kept all the same staff, lines etc, but I suppose that does not mean much.
But I think all the DIY stores operate the BP A11 principle around here- they space themselves sufficiently far apart that it is rarely worth the extra mileage to get a cheaper price!

Chatter Static

Leclerc is Franchised, buying variation is because staff in supermarkets here receive very little training so they tend to only ever order or purchase what the person before them did. Hence nothing ever changes we did however get a new Grand Frais super market they do train their staff because they dont carry run of the mill products and fresh food produce turn over is very good

Devenir Franchisé Leclerc - Devenir Franchisé

Our local Brico store became a "Ma Maison" which imho is the worst diy franchise chain going very limited product range which tends to be very patriotically chosen which I dont have a problem with but it really limits choices and im not inclined to buy Peugeot power tools if their cars are anything to go by.