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France delays its summer sales period in order to help shop owners

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:56:10 +0200

France’s summer sales will begin later than usual this year, the finance minister has announced, in a bid to help business owners battered by shutdowns and curfews.

France extends its winter sales as shops struggle with impact of 6pm curfew

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:28:48 +0100

France has extended its winter sales period by two weeks after a request from shops struggling with the loss of revenue due to the 6pm curfew.

Europe embraces Black Friday sales with some reservations

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 10:21:16 +0100

Billions of euros will change hands over Black Friday weekend sales across Europe, but despite increasingly accepting the US import, the promotions will be marked by strikes, protests and concerns about over-consumption.

French winter sales: All you need to know

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:28:20 +0100

Wednesday marks the first day of France's winter soldes, or bi-annual blowout sales. For six weeks, the majority of retailers around the country will offer drastic discounts on clothing, jewellery, electronics, and more.

French weapons exports continue to boom

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:28:00 +0200

France's over all economy may be struggling, but its weapons industry continues to see a burst in business. Last year alone France saw a nearly 50 increase in orders, which meant a total of nearly €7 billion in arms deals.

French arms industry enjoys boom in trade

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 15:34:00 +0100

Crisis, what crisis? While certain sectors in France continue to suffer in the downturn France's arms industry is doing a roaring trade. A new report, that won't be welcomed by pacifists, revealed this week that sales of arms abroad have rocketed.

Tough times calm annual French sales frenzy

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 13:42:00 +0100

The annual riot of the first day of the French New Year sales is expected to be quieter than normal this year. Tough times and changing business behavior are threatening the annual French tradition.

Bad weather and crisis spoils fun for Eurodisney

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 14:14:00 +0200

Eurodisney, which runs the Disneyland Paris theme park posted a third-quarter drop in sales on Tuesday, as poor weather in France and the economic crisis in southern Europe took their toll.

Crisis-hit French dealership offers €1 car

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:24:00 +0200

With sales slumping due to the economic crisis, one French car dealership has used its imagination, offering a brand new car for just one euro, it emerged on Thursday. As always, however, there are some terms and conditions…

Renault and Citroën hit as car sales plunge

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:24:00 +0200

There was more bad economic news for France on Monday, as new figures showed sales of new cars have plunged. To make matters worse, iconic French carmarkers Renault and Citroën were worst affected.

Sales get off to soggy start

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:54:22 +0200

The twice yearly sales started yesterday under cloudy skies in most of the country.