(FILES) A pedestrian walks past the entrance of a clothing store bearing a placard promoting French summer sales on the opening day in Paris on June 24, 2026. France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has decided to extend the summer sales period, which began on June 24, 2026 in the midst of a heatwave and is causing particular concern for downtown businesses, Matignon said on June 27, 2026, confirming information posted online by La Tribune Dimanche. (Photo by Charlotte SIEMON / AFP via Getty Images)