18-Oct-2026 14:05:31
France Riots: Luxury Boutiques, Apple Stores Looted as Cost-of-Living Protests Turn Violent
France witnessed widespread unrest on October 17 as protests against rising living costs and deteriorating public services escalated into violence across major cities, including Paris, Marseille and Lyon. Looters targeted luxury boutiques, Apple stores, supermarkets and other retailers, while fires and clashes with police damaged public infrastructure. Authorities reported over 1,200 arrests and 150 police officers injured. The unrest raises concerns over retail disruptions and potential losses for affected businesses, although the financial impact on listed luxury companies remains unclear.