Paris, France-based electrical distributor Rexel reported sales for the first quarter of €3.2 billion (US$3.5 billion), down 2.7% from the same period a year ago. On a constant, same-day basis, sales were up 3.3%.

For the first nine months, total group sales were up 3.6%.

For the first six months, total group sales were up 3.7% to €6.8 billion (US$7.6 billion).

Roger Little has been named the head of Rexel Canada’s operations.

The openings make a total of four locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

Total group sales were up 2.1 percent in the first nine months.

Total group sales were up 2.4 percent in the first six months.

Grégoire Bertrand will resume duties as CFO for Europe.

Company reports profit of €57 million (US$63.3 million) for quarter.

Patrick Berard will replace Rudy Provoost, effective July 1.