BAZAR DE L'HOTEL DE VILLE - BHV - HV- Profile

Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville - BHV(BHV). Operates a chain of department stores and discount warehouses in the Paris region as well as stores in other areas of France. It specialises in textiles, household goods, consumer electronics, DIY, gardening equipment, discount office equipment and records and video tapes as well as in-store restaurants. Retail outlets accounted for 92% of 2001 revenues; wholesale outlets, 2%; restaurants, 1% and other, 5%.