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

Europe World Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:39:06 GMT Moderate confidence — 64/100

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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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.

Sources: Euronews