Paris Luxury Stores Board Up Ahead of Saturday Protests

Luxury stores in Paris are reinforcing their premises ahead of fresh protests planned for Saturday, fearing a repeat of the looting that hit shops across France the previous weekend.

Retailers have covered their normally gleaming glass storefronts with boards, replacing polished displays with protective barriers.

Stores have also added security guards as they prepare for the possibility of further unrest.

Some luxury retailers intend to remain closed on Saturday rather than open their doors during the planned demonstrations.

The precautions follow a weekend in which rioters looted shops in several parts of the country, prompting retailers to take steps to protect their premises and merchandise.