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Villa Moda Enters Damascus
Damascus may not be known as an international shopping destination, but Kuwaiti retailer Majed Al-Sabah is…
Watches, Jewelry Shine for Swatch
Swatch Group, the world's largest watchmaker, on Thursday said it was bullish for 2006 while reporting that…
Hermes Earnings Rise 15% in 2005
Hermes International on Thursday said 2005 net profit rose 15 percent, boosted by improved second-half sales…
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Swatch Group Reports Strong Net Profits
Swatch Group, the world's largest watchmaker, on Thursday said it was bullish for 2006.
Obituary: Bernard Lacoste Dies at 74
Bernard Lacoste, the energetic and colorful executive who for more than four decades stewarded the Lacoste…
Not a Luxurious Deal
Merger and acquisitions may be the hot topic driving international stock markets these days, but at least one…
Carrefour Profits Fall 15.6 Percent
Carrefour, the world's second-largest retailer after Wal-Mart, on Thursday said profits dropped 15.6 percent…
Luxe Leads PPR to Double-Digit Net Gain in 2005
PPR on Thursday said luxury goods drove its 2005 net income ahead by 11.2 percent, and voiced "confidence"…
PPR Delivers 11.2% Profit Gain For Year
Pinault says organic growth remains a priority, but did not rule out strategic acquisitions.
Falling in Love With Fall: Retailers Praise Paris For Romantic Season
The dark romance of the Paris collections put buyers in a bright mood as the international marathon of…
Obituary: Dominique Watine-Arnault, 56
Dominique Watine-Arnault, the president of the Fred jewelry house and sister of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis…
Indian Mills Take the Limelight at Texworld
India emerged as a hot spot for fabric sourcing at the Texworld fabric fair here last week.
Wide-Ranging Trends at Pret, Who’s Next Shows
Style staples for fall will run the gamut from flowing dresses to conservative Fifties-inspired tailoring and…
Mills See European Rebound
European mills are successfully navigating stormy trade winds as they prepare for the Texworld and Premiere…
H&M Posts 6% Increase in Profits
Warm autumn weather took a toll on Hennes & Mauritz, as the Swedish fast-fashion giant came in short of…