Sarah ChenFashion
Lacoste Ousts CEO Eric Vallat as Thierry Guibert Takes Helm
Swiss parent Maus Freres restores its group chief to run the French sportswear label as it chases a four-billion-euro revenue target.
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Rajiv MenonFashion
LVMH Loses $167 Billion in Value as Chinese Shoppers Cut Handbag Spending
Asia excluding Japan generated 35 percent of fashion and leather revenue in 2025, leaving the French group exposed as Chinese consumers pivot toward beauty and jewellery.
Minjun ParkGeneral
Airport Retail Revenue per Passenger Drops 20 Percent Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Global passenger traffic reached 9.8 billion in 2025 but duty-free beauty spending fell 3.2 percent as airport operators race to revamp commercial floors.
Rajiv MenonFashion
Louis Vuitton to Launch 13-Design Keith Haring Capsule on Jan. 1
The Artycapucines line will preview at Art Basel Paris on Oct. 23 ahead of a broader release spanning ready-to-wear and leather goods.
Maria SantosGeneral
Vevor Plans First European Store in France for 2027 Following Berlin Debut
The global hardware and home improvement brand currently operates 22 European warehouses and stocks 15,000 product lines across the continent.
Sarah ChenFashion
China’s Kailas Opens First Directly Operated European Store in Chamonix
The Chinese mountain sports brand transitions from wholesale distribution to direct retail with a trail-running hub in the French Alps.
Wei ZhangGeneral
Seppic Names Former Japan Chief Virginie Cavalli as Chief Executive
The Air Liquide subsidiary supplies cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients across 100 countries with a workforce of nearly 900 employees.
Minjun ParkGeneral
Asian Teams Secure Four of Six Finalist Spots in L’Oréal Brandstorm
Students from Asia took four of the six final spots in L’Oréal’s global innovation contest after pitching concepts to 400,000 entrants.
Maria SantosReal Estate
France Prepares Saudi-Backed Deal for Japanese Dragon Ball Theme Park
Greater Paris regional authorities spent 18 months preparing the project, aiming to establish an entertainment destination on the scale of Disneyland.
Sarah ChenLogistics
Pharma Leaders At Flypharma Highlight Air Cargo’s Role In Global Health
At the FlyPharma Amsterdam 2025 conference, leaders from the worldwide pharmaceutical industry gathered to highlight the importance of collaboration for the steady global transportation of essential healthcare items and life-saving medicines. The conference…
Aiko TanakaE-Tailing
Shein’s Landmark French Expansion: A Shift In Strategy Or Threat To Local Retailers?
Online rapid-fashion retailer Shein is set to establish its first ever permanent brick-and-mortar stores in France this November. This significant move has been facilitated through a partnership with department store owner, Société des Grands Magasins (SGM),…
Minjun ParkFashion
LVMH’s Bernard Arnault Challenges Proposed Billionaire Tax, Sparking Controversy in France’s Wealth Debate
In a robust defense of wealth and economic freedom, Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of LVMH and France’s wealthiest individual, has vehemently criticized a proposed 2% tax targeting billionaires, labeling it a direct threat to the nation’s economic…
Rajiv MenonE-Tailing
Shein Slapped With $176m Fine Over Data Violations, Vows To Appeal
Internet-based, fast-fashion purveyor Shein has come under fire from France’s data protection authority, resulting in a fine of 150 million euros ($175.61 million USD) for the company’s misuse of cookies. This decision has been contested by Shein, who plans…
Rajiv MenonE-Tailing
France Slaps Shein with $47M Fine Over Deceptive Business Practices: What This Means for Retail
In a notable crackdown on misleading retail practices, France’s antitrust authority has levied a hefty fine of 40 million euros (approximately $47.17 million) against fast-fashion giant Shein. The company, founded in China, has been scrutinized for alleged…
Rajiv MenonFashion
agnès b. brings art to Hong Kong
agnès b. Galerie Boutique has always brought beautiful and artistic works to Hong Kong. In January, agnès b. Galerie Boutique was pleased to welcome renowned, published Belgian cartoonist turned artist, François Olislaeger, who has participated in exhibitions…
Wei ZhangFood
France’s Danone faces legal action over plastic use and reporting practices
Some environmental groups have taken legal action against French bottled water and dairy group Danone over its plastic use, accusing it on Monday of failing to sufficiently account for all the plastic used along its production cycles. Danone, the world’s…