Illustration of confinement in the streets of Lyon. Here, a closed business. - C. Girardon / 20 Minutes

Already three weeks of containment. An eternity for shops and department stores. Some still have permission to open. On March 14, the Prime Minister cited food businesses, pharmacies, gas stations, press offices among these businesses "of an essential nature". An extended list, in a decree, of DIY stores, opticians, auto repair stores, garden centers, telephone stores, hardware stores ... As for bars and restaurants, they remain authorized to maintain their activities within the framework of take-out or delivery sales…

Traders, how did you organize yourself during this special time? E-commerce? Home delivery tours? Launch of new services? Alliance with neighboring traders? How do you, moreover, get your supplies? Are you able to limit the loss of turnover? On the contrary, have you decided to remain closed? Tell us about your experiences by filling out the form below. Your contributions will be used in an article.

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