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Paris luxury stores brace for more riots after looting

Luxury retailers in Paris are increasing security measures in anticipation of further unrest and potential looting. Following recent riots that damaged several high-end stores, brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermes are reinforcing their storefronts with protective grates and enhanced security. Some boutiques, including those of Burberry and Christian Dior perfumes, were looted and remain closed, while an Hermes store in Marseille suffered extensive damage and is unlikely to reopen soon. AI

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Paris luxury stores brace for more riots after looting

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    Riot-ravaged luxury stores in Paris fear more mayhem, looting

    Across Paris’ toniest shopping districts, luxury boutiques bear the scars of a weekend of rioting that filled social media feeds around the world. Now they are bracing for the possibility of another round. On the avenue Champs-Elysees, Louis Vuitton’s flagship store has metallic …