Thierry Guibert, CEO of Lacoste

Thierry Guibert, CEO of Lacoste owner Maus has a message following sickening destruction and looting witnessed today across France. grok translation: On this 17 October, faced with the images of violence and destruction striking our country, I refuse to remain silent. When our Lacoste and Aigle stores are looted, like so many other businesses across France, it is not only shop windows that are being smashed. It is jobs, years of work, know-how, and the commitment of thousands of women and men that are being put at risk. When our police officers, gendarmes and CRS are targeted while they are ensuring our safety, another line is crossed. As a business leader, I cannot accept seeing what we are collectively building being destroyed in this way. And I know this concern is shared by many entrepreneurs and shopkeepers throughout France. It is time for our collective voice to be heard. I call on the State to mobilise without delay all the legal means at its disposal to put an end to this violence, and to protect our fellow citizens, our law enforcement forces, our employees and our businesses. We cannot allow violence to destroy what generations have put so much energy into building. Protect those who protect us. Defend those who work. Preserve what makes our country strong. Thierry Guibert
CEO of Lacoste

— Angelina Rascouët (@arascouet) October 17, 2026

… Lacoste and Aigle stores are looted, like so many other businesses across France, it is not only shop windows that are being smashed. It is jobs, years of work, know-how, and the commitment of thousands of women and men that are being put at risk.

When our police officers, gendarmes and CRS are targeted while they are ensuring our safety, another line is crossed.

As a business leader, I cannot accept seeing what we are collectively building being destroyed in this way. And I know this concern is shared by many entrepreneurs and shopkeepers throughout France.

It is time for our collective voice to be heard.

I call on the State to mobilise without delay all the legal means at its disposal to put an end to this violence, and to protect our fellow citizens, our law enforcement forces, our employees and our businesses.

We cannot allow violence to destroy what generations have put so much energy into building.

Protect those who protect us. Defend those who work. Preserve what makes our country strong.

Thierry Guibert
CEO of Lacoste

McDonald’s détruit, mais Master Poulet, établissement halal situé juste à côté et s’adressant notamment à une clientèle musulmane, n’a pas été touché. Deux commerces voisins, deux sorts différents. Simple coïncidence ou choix délibéré des casseurs ? https://t.co/Ek7GAmhNGB

— Sarah Adv (@Sarahsa09309757) October 18, 2026

McDonald’s destroyed, but Master Poulet, a halal establishment located right next door and catering in particular to a Muslim clientele, was not touched.

Two neighboring businesses, two different fates.