Louis Vuitton and Hermes among luxury retailers looted in French riots
From smashed storefronts to looted luxury boutiques, retailers across France are counting the cost of a weekend of riots that left businesses struggling to protect their premises.
French luxury retailers Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Dior, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Graff, JD Sports, Sephora, and Apple were among the targets of riots that swept across France over the weekend. The unrest followed protests about underfunded schools and the cost of living. In Paris, assaults on high-end boutiques and storefronts were particularly egregious, with rioters employing various methods to break into stores and flee with their loot.
Some workers expressed shock at the lack of police preparation, while others volunteered to remain on the job out of solidarity. Authorities are now working with online resale platforms to remove suspicious listings and identify sellers of stolen goods. Damage costs are estimated to be between €730 million and €1.2 billion, with at least 3,000 businesses affected nationwide.
Business associations called the attacks "entirely unjustifiable" and vowed to support impacted entrepreneurs.
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