Black Friday sales contribute to waste and overconsumption, a group of French lawmakers have said, arguing that the annual retail extravaganza should be banned.
The U.S. tradition of shopping the day after the Thanksgiving holiday has become one of the most important dates for retailers in countries all over the world. Brands try to attract customers with what's described as more attractive pricing.
Elisabeth Borne, France's minister for environmental transition, told a French radio station Thursday that she is conscious that it's important for many French citizens take advantage of promotions and that she's delighted if Black Friday helps small businesses. "But the truth is that it is first and foremost an enormous commercial operation by big online retailers," she said according to CNBC translation.
A French legislative committee opened a wider debate on Monday over whether to ban Black Friday. The French Parliament is due to return to this issue next month.
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