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Hermes Profit Up 7.8 Percent in Half
Hermes International said on Thursday that solid sales at its retail network helped lift first-half profits…
Embracing Femininity at Paris Shows
Despite looming concerns that the economy will slow, order writing held strong at the most recent round of…
European Mills Adapt as Foreign Competition Mounts
The European textile industry's leading purveyors are facing mounting pressures.
Sales Gain Lifts Carrefour’s Net
Carrefour, the world's second-largest retailer after Wal-Mart, on Thursday said first-half net profits rose…
LVMH’s Fred Appoints CEO
Fred, the LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned jewelry house, has a new leader.
PPR’s Stellar 1st Half: Gucci Group Propels 27% Surge in Profits
Luxury continues to juice PPR, the French owner of Gucci Group, which said sales of high-end accessories and…
Luxury Keeps PPR Profits On Top
PARIS – Luxury continues to juice up PPR, the French owner of Gucci Group, which on Thursday said sales of…
Luxury’s Heat Wave: PPR, Bulgari See Double-Digit Sales Growth
Luxury delivered more good news on Thursday, with both PPR and Bulgari SpA reporting strong double-digit…
Luxury Drives PPR’s Astounding Growth
PARIS - Trumpeting "impressive" growth in its luxury division, PPR on Thursday said second-quarter sales…
Rick Owens Enters Next Phase With Paris Shop
A boxing gym theme with some skulls and bones thrown around for good measure is hardly a typical formula for…
Lemaire Gets New Life
Christophe Lemaire, the creative director of Lacoste, is resurrecting his eponymous label, which he suspended…
High Jewelry Cashes In at Couture
The couture may be suffering an identity crisis, with the number of houses plying the haute craft on a…
Luxe Rush: Saint-Tropez Retail Buzzing
Luxury brands are flocking to Saint-Tropez, as the Mediterranean paradise evolves into more of a year-round…
Guy Laroche, Leroux Split
Guy Laroche has parted ways with its designer of two years, Herve L. Leroux -- formerly known as Herve Leger.
Pierre Cardin: Past Is Prologue
As Pierre Cardin celebrates his 60th year as a designer, he will present a men's collection next week in…