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On the decline, the famous Oxford Street attracts junk shops

2022-07-19T15:48:13.029Z


Thirty shops are under investigation for counterfeiting and tax evasion. London The names vary slightly from store to store, but the concept of these shops, which have sprung up on Oxford Street since the Covid outbreak, is identical. Located a few dozen meters on either side of the Bond Street tube station, Ameri Candy, Candy World and American Candy Shop exude the same sweet aromas, play the same loud music and sell very similar products. Confectionery, packets of c


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The names vary slightly from store to store, but the concept of these shops, which have sprung up on Oxford Street since the Covid outbreak, is identical.

Located a few dozen meters on either side of the Bond Street tube station, Ameri Candy, Candy World and American Candy Shop exude the same sweet aromas, play the same loud music and sell very similar products.

Confectionery, packets of crisps and boxes of American brand cereals are displayed in the windows of these stores.

Onlookers who dare to brave the inquisitive gazes of employees will also find electronic cigarettes, colorful suitcases and a whole collection of junk souvenirs.

On the internet, many customers of these shops in central London complain of having had to pay exorbitant sums for a few bars of chocolate, two packets of sweets or a few hundred grams of industrially produced popcorn.

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Source: lefigaro

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