Last week’s terrorist attacks on Paris had a small but noticeable effect on MAPIC in Cannes this week, with a number of retailers choosing not to attend the event and security stepped up around the Palais des Festivals.
US retailers The Limited and Victoria’s Secret both decided not to attend the event in the wake of the Paris attacks, along with UK retailer Arcadia.
Shopping centre investors Gazit Globe, Atrium and Citycon also cancelled their event at the show.
They said: “In light of the tragic events in Paris and our collective grieving, we have decided to cancel our Gazit Globe MAPIC cocktail.”
Several British Airways flights to Nice were also cancelled during the show, which affected some UK delegates.
A Reed Midem spokesman said: “Despite the tragic events of last weekend in Paris, which resulted in a small number of overseas delegates being unable to attend, we are bowled over by the energy and dynamic atmosphere of this year’s MAPIC and are very grateful for the strong support we have received from our clients.”
