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Labelux Seaching for Acquisitions
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European retailers are bracing for a see-saw recovery at best, and at worst a double-dip recession.
Carrefour to Revamp Apparel Division
Reporting full-year 2009 results, Carrefour said net income fell 74.2 percent as it absorbed more heavy…
Gucci Keeps McQueen Brand Going, Will Show Line in Paris
Gucci Group decided a continuation of McQeen's business would be the best testimony to his talent, Polet said.
Luxury Sales Boost Q4 Figures at PPR
Net income in 2009 fell 0.8 percent.
Robbers Take $6.1M Jewelry in Paris
Thieves made off with a bag containing jewelry worth 4.5 million euros after carjacking a vehicle for hire…
Texworld Exhibitors Concerned About Economy
Lingering uncertainty made for mixed results at the Texworld trade fair.
H&M’s Sales Lift in Jan.
Swedish retailer reports same-store sales up 1 percent.
Report Urges PPR Spin Off
French retail-to-luxury group PPR would do better to split off its luxury goods brands and float the…
LVMH Takes Another Ebay Decision
LVMH wins case in France against online auction giant eBay — this time for its flagship Louis Vuitton…
Swatch Profits Fall, Firm Looks to 2010
Swatch Group said it just recorded its second-best month of January in terms of sales, and that the outlook…
Hermès Opens First Men’s-Only Store
Hermès' first men’s-only store in the world bows on Madison Avenue.
Hermès Raises Profit Outlook
Hermès beat its full-year target with an 8.5 percent sales increase in 2009.