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Leroy Merlin Pulls Ads From Frontières After Activist Alert, Triggering Political Backlash

Activist scrutiny of programmatic ad placements put the retailer under pressure.

Overview

  • Leroy Merlin confirmed it added Frontières to its advertising block list after Sleeping Giants publicly flagged a Leroy Merlin ad on the site.
  • The placement was delivered through Google Ads programmatic buying rather than a direct purchase by the retailer.
  • Frontières and its director Erik Tegnér denounced what they call a harassment campaign and indicated plans to respond legally, while also appealing for donations.
  • Rassemblement National figures and supporters urged boycotts, as other users praised Leroy Merlin and announced purchases, reflecting sharply polarized reactions on social media.
  • Sleeping Giants extended its campaign by pressing other brands such as Auchan, Orange, SFR and Verisure to block Frontières, and several targeted companies had not issued public responses.