France
Christian Louboutin enters joint venture in India
The French footwear designer is transferring his current operations in India into a joint venture with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL), one of the country’s leading retail chains
Kering finalises the acquisition of a 30% stake in Valentino
The French-based luxury group announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 30% shareholding in Valentino, following approval from the antitrust authorities
Alex Marquoin from CETIA talks about Re_Shoes, a closed-loop recycling solution
We spoke with Alex Marquoin, the Head of R&D at CETIA, a French-based innovative platform working on solutions to transform textile and leather articles into materials ready for recycling. Read all about their Re_Shoes solution for dismantling shoes
Hermès could consider investing in Italian fashion and shoe suppliers
This willingness was shown by the luxury company’s CFO, Eric du Halgouët, in a call with analysts last month. The goal would be to further integrate its supply chain
Decathlon launches buyback service in all its UK stores
The sporting goods retailer is expanding its buyback service to all its UK stores. Customers will be given in-store credit for returning products they may have outgrown or no longer use
Hermès reports solid performance
From January to September 2023, the French-based luxury group’s revenue reached 10.1 billion euros, increasing from the 8.6 billion euros recorded in the same period of last year
Kering posts revenue decline
The French-based luxury group posted a 13% revenue decline in the third quarter of 2023, as compared to the same period of last year, due to weak performances at all of its main Houses
Spartoo posts an improvement in EBITDA
In the first half of the year, amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment, the French-based retailer reported a decline in GMV and sales, but an improvement in its profitability
LVMH’s growth slows in the third quarter
The French-based luxury conglomerate posted an organic revenue growth of 9% in the third quarter, as compared to an organic growth of 17% recorded in the previous quarters of 2023
France Retail: the retail boat is sitting on the water waiting for the wind to pick up
After a somewhat mixed performance over the summer, highly impacted by short-lived events such as the postponement of sales due to the riots or August’s heatwave, some signs suggest that retail in France could improve next year. Consumers seem to be less pessimistic about rising prices and their personal financial situation. But it all comes down to the trajectory of inflation, and whether food and energy prices will effectively ease until the end of the year
LVMH's Métiers d’Art acquires Spanish tannery Grupo Verdeveleno
The LVMH subsidiary designed to preserve the group's expertise in luxury raw materials and craftsmanship has acquired the Grupo Verdeveleno, a Spanish tannery specialising in exotic skins
Zara expands its pre-owned platform to France
After a successful rollout in the UK in October 2022, the fashion chain owned by the Spanish-based Inditex group has expanded its second-hand platform in France
France to launch reward scheme to encourage repairs in the fashion industry
From October, French citizens will be able to claim back between 6 and 25 euros of the cost of repairing clothes and shoes under a new scheme launched by the Government to reduce waste in the fashion industry
LVMH: Premium Partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
According to LVMH, this partnership will enable the artisans across the group to contribute their creativity, know-how, and sense of French art de vivre to the organization of the high-level sports competition
French footwear manufacturing turnover grows in 2022
According to the Conseil National du Cuir (CNU), the French footwear industry's turnover rose by 10% last year to 651 million euros, up from 590 million euros in 2021-
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