Want to work on a Sunday? French retailers seem happy to

Published: 10-Mar-2017
Retail

According to the latest report by the French Government, retailers are increasingly making the most of the country's opening hour legislative change

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Retailers are increasingly taking advantage of the ability to open on Sundays in France’s ZTIs (international tourist zones), according to a new survey by the French Government.

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