Maisons du Monde’s revenue plummets 21% due to inventory problems

Maisons du Monde is experiencing a particularly difficult third quarter despite its recent, life-saving acquisition. Online sales, in particular, are taking a heavy hit, but persistent inventory issues and fewer promotions are also taking a heavy toll on the French home furnishings chain.

Trouble on all fronts

The French furniture and home decor chain Maisons du Monde reported revenue of 176.3 million euros in the third quarter of 2026, a 21% decline compared to the same period last year. Over the first nine months, revenue fell by 10.9%. Given that the entire French furniture market has contracted by about 5% since the beginning of this year, according to industry organization Ipea, the retailer is faring twice as poorly.