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France's Summer Sales Extend One Week | France News

France’s summer sales just got a surprise extension—thanks to that brutal heatwave, shoppers now have five weeks instead of four to score deals. Small shops, hit hardest by the sweltering temps and lack of AC, saw sales plummet up to 30%, prompting the government to step in and give them extra time to recover. But don’t get too excited: old rules still apply—no price gouging before discounts, and items must’ve been in stock for at least a month. And remember, this doesn’t apply to Corsica or overseas departments—they’re on their own schedule. Last chance for deals? This Tuesday. Listen in…

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