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US giant eyes more stores across France

Members-only shop Costco has opened its first store in France and the US giant says it aims to have four or five shops in Ile-de-France and one or two in the south.

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Leroy Merlin voted France’s favourite DIY shop: do you agree?

Shortages of goods in France: What is expected in the months to come?

Castorama admits ‘clumsy’ to ask French to train Poles

US giant eyes more stores across France

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