Watching a report on France24 detailing how local shops in the highstreet are closing down. This is an issue that affects France but also many other countries including the USA and the UK.
France24 – This week, we’re in the northern French city of Dreux, famed for its rich history, royal chapel and… boarded-up shops. Like a number of cities in France, Dreux has fallen prey to a worrying trend: urban desertification. As giant retail chains set up shop on the outskirts of towns, consumers are abandoning the city centres, forcing smaller stores out of business. We take a closer look at the issue of urban desertification in France and find out what is being done to combat it.
