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François Pinault Receives French Honor
The French luxury titan was made a Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor.
Forever 21 to Enter French Market
The fast-fashion retailer indicated Thursday it would open its first store in France on Jan. 28 in the Vélizy…
LVMH Again Increases Stake in Hermès
The company now owns 22.3 percent of Hermès International’s capital.
Paul Smith Attends Paris Book Signing
British designer signed copies of the French-language book “Paul Smith, Notes” in Paris.
Pandora Appoints New CEO
Danish jewelry maker names shoe retailer Björn Gulden chief executive officer, effective March 2012.
Swiss Watch Exports Up 16 Percent
Foreign sales of Swiss timepieces rose 19 percent between January and November.
Court Agrees With Swatch in Supply Dispute
A Swiss court backed Swatch Group’s decision to reduce deliveries of watch components next year, rejecting a…
Giambattista Valli Joins Couture Clan
Paris-based designer to Europe's social set wins official haute couture appellation.
EU Luxury Brands Court Brazil
Firms seek better access to Latin America’s biggest economy.
H&M Revenues Fall 3% in Q4
Swedish high street retailer says same-store sales fell 1 percent in fiscal year.
Sofia Coppola Directs Marni for H&M Campaign
Director shot the ad in Marrakech in October.
Inditex Nine-Month Profit Up
Owner of the Zara retail chain reiterated that it plans to open between 460 and 500 stores in fiscal 2011.
Hermès Holding Company Complete
French luxury brand groups more than 50 percent of shares into holding firm.
PPR Names Jean-Marc Duplaix CFO
Retail-to-luxury group says the move will free up Jean-François Palus for extra duties.
‘Made in France’ Gets a Boost
The French government has found some unexpected allies in its efforts to promote the country's manufacturing…