Fnac Darty in the news

Fnac/Darty is offering the Shokz OpenMove bone conduction headphones for 64.99 ‣, a nearly 30% discount from the original price of 89.99 ‣.

Fnac Darty opened a 2,700 m" store in Toulouse, integrating various brands and services, as part of its omnichannel strategy.

The European Commission is examining Daniel Kretinsky's offer to acquire more of Fnac Darty due to concerns about potential favoritism towards his publishing company, Editis, which could negatively impact the book market.

The European Commission is consulting publishers and booksellers about Daniel Kretinsky's takeover bid for Fnac, with a decision on the operation expected by October 19.

EP Group's 36 euro per share offer for Fnac Darty has board approval and independent expert endorsement, with minority shareholders retaining the choice to sell or hold their shares amidst regulatory review and no current mandatory squeeze-out plans.

Fnac Darty's Q1 2026 revenue increased by 0.9% like-for-like, with improved gross margin driven by online and European growth despite a tough French market, and reaffirmed full-year guidance amidst an ongoing tender offer.

Fnac Darty emphasizes relational innovation, responsible consumption, and experiential physical stores, supported by strategic communication and leadership.

Fnac Darty expands its in-store digital advertising network with a sixth large-format screen in La Défense, enhancing brand presence and sales effectiveness.

Fnac Darty will adopt Wero, a new European payment solution, from 2027 to regain control over customer relationships and reduce transaction costs.

Fnac Darty plans to implement the European payment solution Wero from 2027 to reduce payment costs and regain control over customer relationships.

EP Group's vehicle, EP FR HOLDCO, notified the European Commission of its ‱35 per share takeover bid for Fnac Darty, with regulatory approval expected by early November.

Fnac Darty is entrusting a portion of its marketplace customer service to a Moroccan site, expanding its operations and planning further growth there.

Fnac Darty appointed Marie Cobessi as CEO of its profitable book-supplying subsidiary, SFL, amid a shift towards international ownership, with Daniel Kretinsky's Vesa Equity seeking majority control.

Fnac Darty is advancing its sustainability initiatives by launching a Digital Product Passport for product lifecycle tracking and expanding its subscription services to include preventive maintenance and new home services.

EP Group has filed for EU approval to acquire Fnac Darty.

EP FR HOLDCO formally notified the European Commission of its €35 per share takeover bid for Fnac Darty, which has received a favorable opinion from Fnac Darty's board and regulatory compliance from the AMF.

EP Group submitted its takeover bid for Fnac Darty to the European Commission, while the document also details various investment ratings and ESG scores.