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China Becomes France’s Largest Beauty Export Market in 2020
Overall sales of beauty products exported from France declined 11.8 percent last year versus 2019.
French Retail Dealt New Blow
Large nonessential stores, including department stores and commercial centers, in France must close…
Beauty Brands’ Race Is On to Enter China Directly
French beauty companies can now apply to export to China without prior animal testing on their products.
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‘Ordinary’ French Cosmetics Can Now Forego Animal Testing in China
France is the first EU country where beauty-makers are able to apply for a certificate of "good manufacturing…
Online Sales Jump 20% in France During Black Friday Week
Consumers held off until the sales bonanza to start buying holiday presents, according to e-commerce…
France Postpones January Sales to End of Month
The move was applauded by smaller businesses seeking to protect margins while larger retailers fear it will…
French Retailers Kick Off Holiday Season With Measured Optimism
Retailers flagged a surge in traffic as lockdowns eased up in France.
French President Announces Easing of Lockdown Measures
Shops will reopen on Nov. 28, further restrictions will lift on Dec. 15 .
Google to Pay Some French Publishers for Content
The likes of Le Monde, L'Express and more will be getting some amount of payment for their content appearing…
Messe Frankfurt France Replaces February Trade Shows With Small Event
Organizers have canceled the Texworld, Apparel Sourcing, Avantex, Leatherworld and Shawls & Scarves trade…
Ones to Watch: Olivia Latinovich
Emerging designer Olivia Latinovich has been building out her Los Angeles-based namesake brand, consisting of…
Small French Retailers Decry Closures During Lockdown
Shuttered store owners want to reopen immediately and say e-tailers, which remain operational, have an unfair…
France on Edge After New Terror Attack, Hours Before Lockdown
Three people were killed Thursday morning in the southern city of Nice, two inside the Notre Dame basilica.
France Poised to Lock Down Again
The country, facing a surge in coronavirus cases, will shut down non-essential stores, among other measures.