PPR Has an ‘Excellent’ 2011

French luxury and retail company, PPR, said Thursday that its 2011 revenue rose 11.1 percent, year-over-year, to 12.2 billion euros ($15.86 billion).

The Paris-based company—whose brands include Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Brioni, Stella McCartney, Boucheron and Girard-Perregaux—reported that its recurring operating income rose 16.9 percent to 1.6

PPR Has an ‘Excellent’ 2011

French luxury and retail company, PPR, said Thursday that its 2011 revenue rose 11.1 percent, year-over-year, to 12.2 billion euros ($15.86 billion).

The Paris-based company—whose brands include Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Brioni, Stella McCartney, Boucheron and Girard-Perregaux—reported that its recurring operating income rose 16.9 percent to 1.6

FT Luxury Summit Dates, Location Announced

A scene from the 2010 FT Business of Luxury Summit in Los Angeles.

Economic issues will be the focus of the next FT Business of Luxury Summit, which will be held on 5-7 June 2011 at the Beau Rivage Palace in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Hosted by the Financial Times, the summit will bring together senior luxury executives, corporate decision makers and financiers from around the world. This

FT Luxury Summit Dates, Location Announced

A scene from the 2010 FT Business of Luxury Summit in Los Angeles.

Economic issues will be the focus of the next FT Business of Luxury Summit, which will be held on 5-7 June 2011 at the Beau Rivage Palace in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Hosted by the Financial Times, the summit will bring together senior luxury executives, corporate decision makers and financiers from around the world. This