The Lorraine traders showed optimism Saturday morning while the winter sales were launched in the area four days before the rest of France, because of the proximity to Belgium and Luxembourg. The Lorraine traders showed optimism on Saturday morning while the winter sales were launched in the area four days before the rest of France, […]
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The summer sales have recorded disappointing figures The summer sales of 2015, have recorded disappointing figures at the end of their run. The latest figures just released, show that shoppers stayed away from the shops, preferring to spend online. The number of sales and the amount spent were both down on the previous year. This is […]
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An agreement was signed on Thursday morning across the Region of Rennes. It allows special opening on two Sundays in the year, and three holiday days. “I am delighted to have found common ground,” said Andre Crocq, the city’s President of Rennes region. “We can be proud of this very broad consensus” , says Emmanuel Couet for his […]
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Just a quick note to remind everyone about the opening hours here in France during the Easter period. For Good Friday and Easter Saturday, shops are open as normal, although it is still best to check locally just in case. Easter day, Sunday, all the shops are shut as per normal with the majority of […]
Continue ReadingThere is talk that ministers are talking and trying to work out a plan to allow shops to open on Sundays and also to have longer hours. Currently, the working practices and hours of shops are tightly regulated and the thought process behind this idea is that it will help generate more jobs and give […]
Continue ReadingJust a quick reminder that this Saturday, the 1st of November is Toussaint, All Saints Day, and that the majority of the shops, including the Supermarkets will be closed. Some of the Larger stores in the Cities or major towns may be open, so check beforehand if you are planning to go out shopping, as […]
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