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PPR Sticks to Organic Growth
Francois-Henri Pinault, chairman of PPR, on Thursday said Gucci Group sales in April climbed along the same…
Honoring Christian Dior on Centenary
For the incredibly superstitious Dior, who was known to consult his tarot card reader before every…
LVMH Back on the Buying Trail
After several years of focusing on organic growth, LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault said Thursday that buying…
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Pinault Nixes Paris Museum
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Lusty demand for Gucci shoes and bags gave a boost to first-quarter revenues at PPR.
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PARIS — A concert violinist’s choice of encore is a window into his or her deepest personality. So it was…
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De Quercize Named Chief Executive at Van Cleef & Arpels
Richemont named Stanislas de Quercize, who was Cartier's president and ceo for North America, as president…
Sky’s the Limit at Basel
Executives at two major Swiss watch shows reported a brisk start to the year and projected strong sales gains…
Gaultier Names Labaume to Replace Potard
PARIS — The house of Jean Paul Gaultier said Tuesday it would replace its outgoing president with an…
Galeries’ Stock on Hold After News of Buyout
Groupe Galeries Lafayette said Tuesday that the Moulin family, which holds a 31.7 percent stake in the…
Swatch Net Up 4.1% for Year
PARIS — Swatch Group, the world’s largest watchmaker, reported a 4.1 percent hike in annual net income on…
Luxury’s Growth Mode: Gucci Drives 45.9% Jump In PPR Profits for Year
Buoyant luxury sales and asset disposals drove PPR's full-year net income ahead 45.9 percent.