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A French row over the day of rest
IN FRANCE, as elsewhere, Sunday tends to be odd-jobs day. If you forget to buy the right drill bit ahead of time, however, you may be doomed to frustration. DIY stores are among the great majority of retail businesses that are supposed to close on the official day of rest. That now looks set to change.
This article appeared in the Business section of the print edition under the headline “Closed for business”
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