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Auchan supermarkets in France to switch to Intermarché or Netto in 2026
Switch to Intermarché or Netto branding by the end of 2026 subject to regulatory approval
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Egg shortages continue in France after bird flu and weather chaos
Sales rose by 300 million eggs between 2024 and 2025 as producers struggle to meet demand
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25 Grand Frais stores to open in France as American investors prepare to purchase chain
Expansion would mean 3,000 new jobs
2017 sales dates revealed
Legal dates for twice-a-year ' soldes ' announced.
Although sales seem to have become a semi-permanent feature in shops and online stores, the ‘legal’ sales dates for next year have been set at January 11- February 21 and June 28 - August 8.
Winter sales dates are a week earlier in Lorraine and the summer sales in Alpes-Maritimes and Pyrénées-Orientales start a week later for the tourist season.
| This article is by Bill Blevins of Blevins Franks financial advice group He also writes for the Sunday Times on overseas finance. He is co-author of the Blevins Franks guide to Living in France |
