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Decathlon strikes over 54% profit surge amid wage demands from 3,700 employees.
Decathlon employees in France are striking on June 6 and June 8, 2026, with 3,700 workers signing a petition demanding wage justice. The action comes as the company reported a 54% increase in net profits while resisting wage increases for its workforce.
The timing coincides with France's automatic SMIC minimum wage revaluation on June 1, 2026. The strike involves both store employees and logistics workers, affecting the company's 324 French stores and its operations spanning 103,000 global employees.
The strike reflects a wider tension between corporate profitability and employee compensation, with workers contending that profit gains should translate into improved wages.
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Workers demand fair share of record corporate profits
The strike reflects worker frustration over a widening gap between company performance and compensation. With Decathlon reporting 54% profit growth, employees argue they deserve wage increases that reflect the company's financial success. The 3,700-strong petition demonstrates collective demand for wage justice alongside the automatic SMIC revaluation.
Strike disrupts operations at major French retail chain
The strikes scheduled for June 6-8 directly impact Decathlon's 324 French stores and logistics network. While the company achieved significant profit growth, the labor action creates operational challenges and represents escalating pressure from workforce representatives seeking improved compensation terms.