The extension of the curfew to 6 p.m. is a blow to businesses.
In some sectors, such as distribution and clothing, evening shopping represents a significant portion of turnover.
The 6 p.m. curfew, which comes into effect from Saturday across France, will have significant economic consequences.
For many traders, this measure decided on Thursday by the government will lead to a significant shortfall.
Several sectors, such as distribution and clothing, indeed achieve a non-negligible part of their turnover in the evening.
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One third of food shopping done between 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
In supermarkets, the 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. slot represents a third of food shopping.
There will inevitably be postponements.
To prevent everyone from meeting up in supermarkets on Saturdays, openings will be authorized on Sundays when the prefects give the green light.
Stores will also adapt.
Auchan has announced that its stores will open at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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A 25% drop in turnover in clothing
For other sectors, such as florists, the postponement is less easy to manage.
The Clothing Federation has observed a decrease in turnover of 25% in the departments already affected by the curfew at 6 p.m.
In an attempt to make up for the shortfall, traders and store managers have specifically asked the government to simplify and shorten the current procedure for opening on Sundays.