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PPR Income Jumps 34.6 Percent in ’07
Business may be cooling in America, but PPR chief executive officer Fran?ois-Henri Pinault on Wednesday said…
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Economic uncertainty contributed to a decline in visitors and reined in order writing at last week's Texworld…
Mugler Turns Eye to Men’s
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Recession Fears Seen Impacting Paris Textile Shows
Organizers of next week's Première Vision show are trumpeting creativity and innovation to hold off the…
H&M Posts 14% Profit Rise
Sweden's Hennes & Mauritz on Thursday said fourth-quarter profits grew 14 percent and eased concern its…
Maus Gets Control of Gant
Maus Freres SA has won the battle for Gant.
Renovated Rykiel Flagship Captures Firm’s New Spirit
Sonia Rykiel is kicking off its 40th anniversary year today by inaugurating its renovated flagship on the…
Maus to Buy Gant
Maus Frères SA has won its battle for Gant with a $1.56 a share offer.
H&M Profits Rise in Quarter
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Swiss Watch Exports Clock Double-Digit Growth
Exports of Swiss watches posted double-digit growth in December, suggesting high-end timepieces may sidestep…
Key European Retailers Hit With Downgrades
Morgan Stanley is getting pessimistic on European retailers. The investment bank on Monday delivered three…