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Record year for Louis Vuitton

Jan 26, 2017 / France

One of the largest luxury groups announced record earnings and revenue for fiscal year 2016

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Jordan opens first European store

Dec 5, 2016 / France

Jordan just landed in Paris, the chosen location for Nike Inc.’s Jordan brand first brick-and-mortar

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LVMH receives students

Dec 2, 2016 / France

The Program Inside LVMH has given 220 students the opportunity to discover the group and get involved in the theme of luxury and innovation

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Our industry will continue to suffer in the coming years

Nov 25, 2016 / France

The words are from Claude Paquin, Presidente of the FFC, elected earlier in the year and succeeding Jean-Pierre Renaudin, who presided over the professional organization over an 8 years' period

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Hermès with a boost in sales

Nov 2, 2016 / France

At the end of September 2016, the group's consolidated revenue amounted to 3.697 billion euros, up by 8% at constant exchange rates

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LVMH acquires stake in Rimowa

Oct 6, 2016 / France

A major stake (80%) of the German premium luggage maker, known for its lightweight suitcases, was acquired by the French-based luxury house

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Hermes abandons mid-term revenue target

Sep 15, 2016 / France

One of the world’s most luxurious fashion brands has announced it won’t continue to forecast annual revenue growth due to persistent political and monetary uncertainty

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Qatari fund buys Balmain

Jun 24, 2016 / France

Mayhoola for Investments is the Qatari fund already owning the Italian fashion house Valentino. Now it acquired the French-based maison

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Brazilian Footwear identifies targets for next two years

Apr 28, 2016 / Brazil

This incentive program aimed at footwear exports and developed by Abicalçados and Apex-Brazil is renewed every two years since its implementation in 2000

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Brazilian footwear exports recover ground but are still below expectations

Apr 15, 2016 / Brazil

According to data released by Abicalçados, footwear exports were down by 6.1% in the first quarter of 2016, compared to similar period last year. Notwithstanding, in March a recovery was registered

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Strong growth registered by Hermès

Apr 13, 2016 / France

Revenue amounted to 4 841 million euros, up by 17.5%. Operating income totaled 1 541 million euros, increasing by 18.6%

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French leather sector with 11% growth on exports

Apr 5, 2016 / France

Exports across the French leather sector, taking all products into account, grew by 11% in 2015, generating a total of 9.3 billion euros

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Paris Fashion Week says no to new shows model

Mar 1, 2016 / France

The governing body of the Paris Fashion Week - the Fédération Française de la Couture du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode - has announced that it intends to stand by the current system of showing collections six months in advance of them being available to purchase

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Yves Morin, President of the UITIC, live on World Footwear

Jan 26, 2016 / India

The 19th Congress of the UITIC - International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians will take place in Chennai from the 3rd to the 5th of February. Mr. Yves Morin is the President of the UITIC and CEO of the CTC Groupe

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