France's luxury stores board up windows ahead of fresh protests
PARIS — Luxury boutiques in France boarded up their normally glitzy windows and added guards ahead of fresh protests on Saturday, with some planning to stay closed after rioters looted shops across the country last weekend. France, the most visited country in the world, draws large numbers of overseas shoppers seeking Chanel handbags and Hermes scarves, an important source of revenue for brands…
Luxury boutiques in France are boarding up their windows and increasing security measures ahead of anticipated protests on Saturday, as rioters looted shops nationwide over the weekend. France, a leading tourist destination, attracts numerous international shoppers in search of designer goods like Chanel and Hermes, a vital revenue stream for brands grappling with dwindling demand.
However, some retailers have decided to remain closed due to the perceived risks following last week's events, during which rioters vandalized and stole from over 300 establishments in Paris, Marseille, and Bordeaux. A Rolex shop and a De Beers store near Paris' iconic Place Vendome have announced they will stay closed on Saturday, while managers at Richemont-owned IWC are considering whether to close early based on the protests' severity.
Student union UNEF and the Yellow Vest movement, a prominent anti-establishment group since 2018, plan to organize a march through central Paris later on Saturday to voice concerns over rising living expenses and cuts to public services.
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