Printemps again targeting international expansion
The department store group, which previously did not have any locations outside of France, is planning to open flagships in Milan and Qatar’s Doha in 2021. It aims to open 5-10...
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![]( "Intersport teams up with Suning group to boost retail business in China")
Intersport teams up with Suning group to boost retail business in ChinaIntersport teams up with Suning group to boost retail business in China
The international sports retailer has signed a franchising contract with a major local distributor to broaden its footprint on the Chinese market, which Intersport first entered in 2013.
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![]( "Kookaï's Antoine Bing steps down from GM role after just a few months")
Kookaï's Antoine Bing steps down from GM role after just a few monthsKookaï's Antoine Bing steps down from GM role after just a few months
The former Paule Ka director left French womenswear retailer Kookaï in March, only a few months after being appointed general manager. Kookaï’s Australian owner Robert Cromb has taken...
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![]( "Galeries Lafayette launches second-hand fashion platform")
Galeries Lafayette launches second-hand fashion platformGaleries Lafayette launches second-hand fashion platform
The French department store chain has teamed up with resale startup Place2Swap to launch a second-hand apparel website with a twist: users have to come in store to complete their...
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![]( "H&M redoubles efforts to reduce digital gap")
H&M redoubles efforts to reduce digital gapH&M redoubles efforts to reduce digital gap
The Swedish fast-fashion giant posted better results in Q1, and is entering India’s leading e-marketplaces, testing direct sales via Instagram and has replaced the e-store on its main...
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![]( "H&M puts Ralf Wein in charge of France")
H&M puts Ralf Wein in charge of FranceH&M puts Ralf Wein in charge of France
Ralf Wein, who since 2016 has been in charge of Spain and Portugal for H&M, has been appointed head of France for the Swedish fashion retailer, replacing Thomas Lourenço, who held the...
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![]( "New Look France finally goes into receivership")
New Look France finally goes into receivershipNew Look France finally goes into receivership
As New Look's management is looking for a buyer, the French subsidiary of the British fashion chain has been ordered into receivership by the Paris trade court.
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![]( "Deichmann collaborates with Jenner sisters to forge fashion reputation")
Deichmann collaborates with Jenner sisters to forge fashion reputationDeichmann collaborates with Jenner sisters to forge fashion reputation
The German shoe and sport apparel retailer, which opened seven stores in France since 2017, is launching a handbag capsule collection in collaboration with Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s...
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![]( "British fast-fashion retailer New Look to sell French subsidiary")
British fast-fashion retailer New Look to sell French subsidiaryBritish fast-fashion retailer New Look to sell French subsidiary
New Looks’s French subsidiary has announced that it is going to be sold.
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![]( "Jean-Philippe Blasco takes charge of operations at New Look France")
Jean-Philippe Blasco takes charge of operations at New Look FranceJean-Philippe Blasco takes charge of operations at New Look France
The troubled British fast-fashion retailer has hired a new manager for its French subsidiary, Jean-Philippe Blasco, who is taking charge of marketing and retail operations.
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![]( "Weekday to open second store in Paris")
Weekday to open second store in ParisWeekday to open second store in Paris
The H&M group’s streetwear label has announced it will open a second store in the French capital, in the Saint-Martin canal area, in summer 2019.
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![]( "French sport brand Le Coq Sportif estimates 3 to 5% growth in 2018")
French sport brand Le Coq Sportif estimates 3 to 5% growth in 2018French sport brand Le Coq Sportif estimates 3 to 5% growth in 2018
Le Coq Sportif has forecasted a 2018 revenue between €121 million and €123 million (up 3-5%), despite losing an estimated €3 to €4 million due to the ‘yellow vest’ demonstrations in France.
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![]( "Galeries Lafayette to open Champs-Elysées store on 28 March")
Galeries Lafayette to open Champs-Elysées store on 28 MarchGaleries Lafayette to open Champs-Elysées store on 28 March
The Parisian department store chain will open its new flagship on the Champs-Elysées at the end of next month, unveiling a 6,500-square-metre temple to shopping in the form of an evolving...
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![]( "Italian label Liu Jo halts stock market listing but presses on with European expansion")
Italian label Liu Jo halts stock market listing but presses on with European expansionItalian label Liu Jo halts stock market listing but presses on with European expansion
Liu Jo, now distributed via 480 monobrand stores and 5,300 retailers, will soon open a directly owned store in Russia, after entering Poland and Serbia, and is also eyeing Switzerland.
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![]( "H&M brings experimental label Nyden into group’s fold")
H&M brings experimental label Nyden into group’s foldH&M brings experimental label Nyden into group’s fold
The fast-fashion giant, after terminating Cheap Monday, is incorporating online-only label Nyden within the main H&M website, putting a stop to its existence as an independent brand.
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![]( "Balmain pops up at Printemps Haussmann")
Balmain pops up at Printemps HaussmannBalmain pops up at Printemps Haussmann
The fashion house led by Olivier Rousteing will be setting up shop in the department store's atrium on 17th January, when it will also unveil an exclusive co-ed capsule collection.
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![]( "Arket to expand its store network in 2019")
Arket to expand its store network in 2019Arket to expand its store network in 2019
The H&M-owned chained opened new stores in Gothenburg, Birmingham and Hamburg at the end of last year, and a new opening in Antwerp is due to follow in early 2019.
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![]( "C&A expands into bridal wear market")
C&A expands into bridal wear marketC&A expands into bridal wear market
For spring 2019, the Dutch fashion chain has presented a collection of six wedding dresses, including a short straight dress and a jumpsuit, all priced below €180.
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![]( "Paris City Hall declares Aubade’s XXL advert sexist")
Paris City Hall declares Aubade’s XXL advert sexistParis City Hall declares Aubade’s XXL advert sexist
A large lingerie advert by Aubade that hung on the front of the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann from Dec. 5-11 was blasted on Twitter by the Paris City Hall deputy in charge of gender equality.
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![]( "Decathlon introduces in-store test & buy option in France")
Decathlon introduces in-store test & buy option in FranceDecathlon introduces in-store test & buy option in France
In 20 of the sport retailer’s French stores it is now possible for customers to choose a product and test it for seven days, before being charged for or returning it.
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![]( "Forever 21 preparing job-protection plan for French subsidiary as exit from France looms")
Forever 21 preparing job-protection plan for French subsidiary as exit from France loomsForever 21 preparing job-protection plan for French subsidiary as exit from France looms
According to FashionNetwork.com sources, the US fashion chain will exit France in January, when its Paris flagship will close down, and is working on a job-protection plan for its French...
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![]( "CEO of The Athlete's Foot to leave in 2019")
CEO of The Athlete's Foot to leave in 2019CEO of The Athlete's Foot to leave in 2019
The sneaker specialist retailer, owned by the Intersport group, announced the departure in 2019 of its CEO Ingmar Kraak, who has led the chain’s retail expansion since 2013.
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![]( "Fashion retailer New Look’s French subsidiary drops job-protection plan")
Fashion retailer New Look’s French subsidiary drops job-protection planFashion retailer New Look’s French subsidiary drops job-protection plan
The store closures and job cuts for New Look in France, decided by the chain’s UK management, have been postponed, as new France CEO Paul-Henri Cécillon is working on a restructuring plan.
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![]( "Esprit recruits Tommy Hilfiger alum as new chief product and brand officer")
Esprit recruits Tommy Hilfiger alum as new chief product and brand officerEsprit recruits Tommy Hilfiger alum as new chief product and brand officer
Currently in the process of restructuring, the apparel group has condensed two roles into one new position, naming Mia Ouakim as its first chief product and brand officer – and she'll...
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![]( "Decathlon names Fabien Derville as new chairman of the Board")
Decathlon names Fabien Derville as new chairman of the BoardDecathlon names Fabien Derville as new chairman of the Board
Following the departure of Matthieu Leclercq this summer, it's Fabien Derville – a member of the Mulliez family and veteran of Leroy Merlin and Movibia – who will now be taking charge of...
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![]( "Galeries Lafayette names new exec in charge of fashion and beauty offer")
Galeries Lafayette names new exec in charge of fashion and beauty offerGaleries Lafayette names new exec in charge of fashion and beauty offer
The French department store group has put the former CEO of Lancel, Marianne Romestain, in charge of the fashion, accessories and beauty range and purchases for the Galeries Lafayette and...
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![]( "Paul-Henri Cécillon comes to the rescue of New Look France")
Paul-Henri Cécillon comes to the rescue of New Look FrancePaul-Henri Cécillon comes to the rescue of New Look France
The turnaround specialist, best known for his work at Sinéquanone, is stepping in to lead New Look's French subsidiary, which is planning widespread store closures and layoffs,...
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![]( "Coty recruits Antoine Borde to lead its luxury division's digital overhaul")
Coty recruits Antoine Borde to lead its luxury division's digital overhaulCoty recruits Antoine Borde to lead its luxury division's digital overhaul
The American cosmetics company has entrusted the newly created Paris-based role to the e-commerce specialist, who brings 12 years of experience working for L'Oréal to the position.
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![]( "Galeries Lafayette group to close down second-hand luxury e-tailer InstantLuxe")
Galeries Lafayette group to close down second-hand luxury e-tailer InstantLuxeGaleries Lafayette group to close down second-hand luxury e-tailer InstantLuxe
The French department store group has decided to close down in the next few weeks the second-hand luxury articles website it bought in 2016, according to FashionNetwork.com sources.
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![]( "C&A Europe welcomes new marketing director")
C&A Europe welcomes new marketing directorC&A Europe welcomes new marketing director
The apparel company, which reduced its European executive board last month, has recruited Aida Rizvo as its new director of marketing, a role in which she succeeds Manfred Mandel,...