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In a newspaper interview, the luxury firm's bosses call for LVMH to relinquish its Hermès stake
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AMF scrutinizes stealth purchase of a 17.1 percent share in Hermès, according to newspaper report.
Andrew Gn’s Private Space
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Hong Kong and France lead market gains.
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European retail sector concerned about a slowdown in consumer spending.
Claude Montana: Fashion’s Lonely Survivor
Reclusive designer Claude Montana, who helped define power dressing in the Eighties, is back in the spotlight.
Carrefour Sales Rise 6.7 Percent in Third Quarter
Retailer revises down full-year operating profit target due to one-off charges in Brazil.
French Retailer L’Eclaireur Celebrates 30
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Patrice Wagner Named Chairman of Le Bon Marché
Executive to succeed retiring chairman Philippe de Beauvoir at Paris department store.
H&M Opens on the Champs-Elysées
The H&M store, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, bows after protracted tussling with city authorities.
H&M Reports Increase in Third-Quarter Profits
Swedish retailer H&M's shares fell 6.5 percent Wednesday as investors focused on a slight downturn in margins.
Pierre Cardin Returns to the Catwalk
Pierre Cardin, the pioneer of Space Age fashion, speaks about Lady Gaga and his comeback.