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H&M Profits Up in First Quarter
Hennes & Mauritz AB, the world’s third-largest fashion retailer, sees net profits jump 45 percent in the…
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La Samaritaine Taps Pritzker Prize-Winning Architects
Pritzker-prize winning Japanese firm SANAA to remake landmark French department store, La Samaritaine.
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French Fight for Local Production
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Hermès, Wally Dissolve Yacht Venture
Hermès International has ended its joint venture with Monaco-based yacht maker Wally to produce an…
Swatch, Bulgari Deny Takeover Speculation
Shares in Bulgari SpA rose more than 5 percent in early trading on the Milan Stock Exchange.
Baselworld Bounce: Watch Firms Gaining Traction in ’09
Major brands such as Rolex, Tag Heuer and Omega show at Baselworld. Retailers arrive in lighter mood.
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy To Guest Edit Madame Figaro
The weekly, which hits newsstands on Saturday, features an interview in which Bruni-Sarkozy addresses rumors…
Hermès Forecasts Steady Growth
Luxury firm Hermès posts a flat profit for 2009, and a 3.1 percent rise in operating income for last…
Barbara Bui Posts Loss in 2009
Barbara Bui posted a small net loss in 2009, putting an end to four years of growth.
Swiss Watch Exports Rise 14.2 Percent in February
Some 430,000 more watches left the country during the month.
Watchmakers Set for Critical Show
Brands say Baselworld show comes at key juncture in economic recovery.
Liya Kebede’s Starring Role
Liya Kebede on her new film, “Desert Flower,” which opened this week in France.