01.02.2007 0

Business: Locals continue to protest against Swedish giant’s plans

IKEA in Mougins store not certain

It is still not decided whether the Swedish furniture chain, IKEA will establish a branch in Mougins on the Côte d’Azur. The protests and fears of residents who oppose IKEA installing a store in the area still loom large over approval being granted.

According to the mairie (town hall) of neighbouring Mouans-Sartoux, over 3,000 gathered last weekend to demonstrate against the project.

Many business owners protested by closing their shops, a sombre sign of the fate that may await them if IKEA sets up shop. Residents’ biggest fears are the chaos on the roads and the negative effects on local retail businesses.

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