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France Postpones Black Friday Shopping Day By One Week

Nicolas Pinault

   PARIS - The shopping holiday known as Black Friday has been postponed
   for a week in France, as major retailers have accepted the government's
   request for delay to help small shop owners, still closed due to the
   pandemic.

   With more than $7 billion in sales last year, Black Friday has become a
   major event in France and a good deal for customers ahead of Christmas.
   But this year is different, and once again COVID-19 takes the blame for
   it.

   Non-essential small shops, such as those not selling food, are
   currently closed under health restrictions in the country. Therefore,
   they have been struggling and the competition from supermarkets or
   online retailers is considered unfair.

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