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Retailers Primp Up
Retailers here, faced with a tepid economy and mounting fast-fashion competition, are using more personal and…
H&M 3Q Earnings Surge 36%
Hennes & Mauritz of Sweden on Wednesday posted better-than-expected third-quarter profits, lifted by fewer…
Yves Saint Laurent: Still ‘Smoking’ After All These Years
Yves Saint Laurent's famous "le smoking" is the subject of an exhibit called Smoking Forever at the Yves…
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Strong Sales at Zara Boost Inditex Profit
Inditex, the Spanish retailer that runs the Zara chain, on Wednesday reported a 40 percent gain in…
Texworld Tackles Tough Outlook As Competitors Gain Strength
These are tough times for European textile firms.
Gucci Leads PPR to 12.5 Percent Profit Gain
Impressive gains at Gucci Group drove first-half net profits ahead 12.5 percent for PPR, offsetting declines…
Kenzo Takada Heads Home
Kenzo Takada's home here is known as one of the French capital's most stylish abodes.
Margiela Opens Shop in Paris
Martin Margiela opened his third store in Paris this week and plans boutiques in New York's West Village and…
Potard Joins Marchpole Holdings in Men’s Wear
Donald Potard, who left Jean Paul Gaultier as chief executive officer in April, didn't stay out of the…
Bernard Lacoste Exiting as Chairman, CEO
Bernard Lacoste, who has long guided the global expansion of the Lacoste brand, is stepping down as chairman…
Markdowns Hurt Carrefour Profits in Half
Double-digit losses in its core French market hamstrung first-half profits at Carrefour, the world's…
Rough Patch for French Dept. Stores
With the closing of the landmark La Samaritaine store, French retailers are weathering a turbulent season…
Dream Dancer
Ballerina, you must have seen her.
PPR 2nd-Qtr. Revenue Increases 4 Percent With Boost From Gucci Group
PPR chairman Francois-Henri Pinault said during a conference call he was "quite confident" for the remainder…
Von Furstenberg Going Global
Diane von Furstenberg is on a global retail mission.