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YSL Art Auction Exceeds Expectations
At Christie’s auction of Yves Saint Laurent’s and Pierre Bergé's art collection, Brancusi and Duchamp works…
PPR Reports Stable Profits Despite Economy
Net income in 2008 inched forward 0.1 percent to 875 million euros, or $1.29 billion.
Economy and Timing Slow Paris Textile Fairs
Premiere Vision and Texworld caught in myriad of problems.
Tough Times for Luxury Watches
SIHH show reflects down economy.
Fast-Fashion Brands Forge Ahead
One retail sector is bucking the recessionary headwinds: fast fashion.
Ralph Lauren Launches Watches
Ralph Lauren galloped into Geneva for a gala dinner this past Sunday to launch the American designer’s first…
Carrefour Sales Rise
Carrefour sales sees 5.7 percent increase.
Rolex Names Bruno Meier as Head of Management
At Rolex, Bruno Meier replaces Patrick Heiniger, who retired on Tuesday.
Chanel Cancels Mobile Art Tour
Chanel on Friday said it would pull the plug on its costly Mobile Art exhibition, conceived by Karl Lagerfeld…
European Retailers Brace for Downturn
Department stores in Europe react more mildly than their American counterparts to financial crisis.
Year in Fashion: Luxury’s New Reality
When the year started, luxury looked invincible.
LVMH Acquires Montaudon Champagne
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton on Friday said it acquired France's Montaudon champagne house regarded for…
Retailers Hit by Athens Riots
Some luxe stores damaged.
Inditex Profits Inch Up, but Spain Slowing
Spanish retailer said third-quarter profits rose 1 percent, while sales grew 11 percent.
H&M to Open First Stores in Israel
Franchise deal with family operator calls for first locations by 2010.