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French operators seek to offset falling turnoverFrench operators seek to offset falling turnover
15-Jul-2004
French retailers have reported an 18% drop in turnover per passenger from traditional duty-free categories over the first quarter of 2004, with tobacco sales particularly affected by French tax increases introduced last year.
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French retailers have reported an 18% drop in turnover per passenger from traditional duty-free categories over the first quarter of 2004, with tobacco sales particularly affected by French tax increases
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