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Air conditioner rush: Scuffles break out at Lidl stores across France

Euronews · Jul 3, 2026, 8:46 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Hundreds of shoppers queued outside Lidl supermarkets across France on Thursday after the retailer announced the sale of 200,000 fans and portable air conditioners, triggering long lines, scuffles and police intervention at several stores.

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