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2026-10-31 09:42:26
[French Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Social Unrest Devastates Retail, Losing €1.5 Billion Per Weekend of Closure] ⑴ November and December are traditionally peak sales seasons in France, but the recent ongoing social unrest has left businesses worried about the year-end shopping season prospects. ⑵ Data from the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry shows that recent protests have damaged approximately 2,400 shops nationwide, and previous social unrest has already caused businesses to lose more than €1 billion. ⑶ New demonstrations are expected this weekend, October 31st, and on November 5th. To prepare for these demonstrations, many shops plan to close early, casting a shadow over the year-end shopping season sales prospects. ⑷ French Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Di Crescenzo stated that for businesses in city centers, November and December account for 40% of their annual revenue. With only eight weekends remaining this year, the retail industry loses €1.5 billion in revenue for every weekend of closure.
