On this first day of confinement, the management of Fnac Darty decided to open its stores.

For the group, which believes that the conditions set by the government give it this possibility, staying open is crucial to remain competitive against Amazon. 

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On this first day of confinement, customers will be able to visit the shelves of Fnac Darty stores.

"This morning, we are opening all our stores, everywhere in France", says one on the side of the sign.

The management of Fnac Darty believes that the conditions set by the government for this new confinement allow it, and this while so-called "non-essential" businesses must remain closed.

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"We sell computers, telephones, household appliances, everything you need to telework. We can therefore open. It is authorized," we recognize in higher places.

Employees were informed Thursday in a memo that Europe 1 was able to consult.

"We take our risk"

Even if it remains open, Fnac will sell everything there is in these stores, that is to say both books and DVDs.

It may seem surprising, when bookstores are closed.

"We take our risk, it's true. We'll see," we recognize internally.

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But we believe that it is simply essential to open.

"If we are closed, it is Amazon that will take it all. They have already launched promotions. We must react," we assume on the side of Fnac.