Brief
Carrefour CEO says 50 stores ransacked as French riots leave 600 police injured
The retailer estimates repairs will cost over €10 million amid widespread looting during Saturday's unrest.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Carrefour chief Alexandre Bompard said on X that rioters targeted 50 of the chain's stores and about 1,500 other shops across France on Saturday, causing damage worth more than €10 million.
What happened
Violent protests that began as peaceful demonstrations against the cost of living turned into looting in dozens of cities on October 17. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported that 600 police officers were injured and more than 2,000 people were arrested.
What was said
Bompard condemned the attacks, writing, "Nothing can justify such violence" and urging the Republic to protect shopkeepers. He added that the repair costs require an accelerated compensation process similar to natural‑disaster aid.
How it came about
The unrest follows weeks of student protests over school conditions, which Felo previously covered in student riots on October 6 and the broader October riots on October 17.
Key facts
- 50 Carrefour stores were ransacked during the riots (insider.com)
- Around 1,500 other shops were damaged (insider.com)
- Repair costs exceed €10 million (insider.com)
- 600 police officers were injured (insider.com)
- More than 2,000 people were arrested (insider.com)
Sources
- [1] insider.com — originally reported as “Carrefour CEO says 50 of its stores and almost 20 supermarkets were ransacked during riots in France”
