Roche Bobois Reports Modest Growth While Profits Dip Lessons for the Luxury Sofa Market
French designer furniture brand Roche Bobois has released its half-year trading results, showing a small increase in sales but a notable drop in profits. The update highlights the current challenges in the global furniture market and gives valuable insights for customers shopping at SofaMax, where luxury and designer sofas are offered at outlet prices.
Key Performance Figures
Roche Bobois reported revenues of €206.2 million in the first half of 2025, a slight increase compared with €204.4 million in the same period last year. Operating earnings remained stable, but net income fell to €5.8 million, down from €8.1 million in 2024. Despite this dip, the brand generated strong free cash flow of €25.3 million and ended June with €57 million in available cash.
Sales Trends
Directly operated stores achieved €239 million in revenue by the end of August, up from €236.7 million the previous year. However, when franchise sales were included, total global turnover stood at €378.2 million, a slight decline from €385.2 million in 2024. Currency pressures, particularly from the euro and dollar exchange rate, are expected to weigh more heavily on performance in the second half of the year.
Outlook
Roche Bobois has confirmed that it expects 2025 revenues to remain broadly stable, with operating profits slightly lower than last year. The company is counting on recent price adjustments in the U.S. to help counter higher import costs and currency fluctuations.
What This Means for SofaMax Customers
The results from Roche Bobois reflect a wider trend in the luxury furniture sector. Rising costs, currency pressures, and shifting consumer expectations are reshaping how premium sofas are sold. At SofaMax, we continue to focus on delivering designer sofas, leather sofas, corner sofas, and reclining sofas that combine Italian style and modern technology with exceptional value.
Where some international brands are passing on price increases, SofaMax remains committed to offering luxury sofas at outlet prices. By keeping our business lean and our relationships with Italian manufacturers strong, we can provide customers with the same high-quality craftsmanship and contemporary design without the premium price tag.
For anyone looking for modern designer sofas that balance comfort, style, and value, the message is clear: the luxury market may be under pressure, but SofaMax continues to deliver.
