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The article reports on China becoming the world's leading consumer of ready-to-wear clothes as the country's appetite for fashion is not diminishing.

The article offers information on the sustainable development of clothing industry of Bangladesh including inspections of factories, managerial practices and range from weaving to clothing.

The article offers information on the impact of Brexit on textile clothing in Great Britain including trade war between the U.S. and China, impact of coronavirus disease on economy around the world and strikes against the pension reform in France.

The article considers the benefits and drawbacks of Chinese investment in French fashion and discusses topics including the lace manufacturer Desseilles acquired by Yong Shen in 2016, the silk scarf manufacturer Mar Rozier purchased by Wensli in 2015, and the women's ready-to-wear brand Parakian Paris bought by Dunnu in February 2017.

The article discusses the reception of the textile and textile/clothing industry to the reform of labor laws under the administration of French President Emmanuel Macron and presents the main measures of several of the labor law reform ordinances.

The article reports on the possible impact of the commercial war of the U.S. against China on the global economy in 2019.

The article reports on the efforts of French government to raise the purchasing power of people in the country in 2019.

The article reports on the signing of the strategic contract for the French fashion-luxury industry by French Minister of Economy Bruno Le Maire, Minister of Culture Frank Riester, and Guillaume de Seynes, president of Csf mode et luxe, and discusses several of the contract's areas of focus including vocational education, emerging fashion brands, and sustainable development. INSET: LE CSF MODE ET LUXE NE REÇOIT PAS QUE DES ELOGES.

The article discusses the expectations of the future fashion consumer behavior and demand according to the R3iLab, the Paris, France based network for professionals in the textile, fashion and creative industry. INSET: Les Scenarii 2030 peuvent être utilisés de façon p.

The article reports on how French brands have been reinventing themselves during a time when department stores are jostled by the increasing pressure of e-commerce.

The article presents information on big French luxury groups' transparency policy under which they have changed the way they communicate.

The article focuses on the influence of taxation laws implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump on French textile industry, and discusses custom duties on the industry.

The article discusses 2018 global economic growth perspectives and mentions topics including recovery and stable growth for countries in the European Union, including Germany, France, and Italy, debt, and concerns over the threat of inflation. INSET: L'INFLATION RESTE L'INCONNUE PRINCIPALE DE 2018.

The article reports that Thierry Guibert, the former president and chief executive officer (Pdg) of the house furnishings retailer Conforama, has replaced José-Luis Duran as head of the French high-end ready-to-wear clothing company Lacoste. Luxury goods expert Nicolas Boulanger presents several hypotheses regarding this sudden and potential strategic replacement. Information on Duran and Guibert is also provided. INSETS: Le nouveau pdg est lui aussi un expert de la distribution;Le nouveau décor des magasins s'installe à Paris;Le virage premium a été accentué;Des négociations discrètes

The article discusses the euro's depreciation and how this stimulates clothing and textile exports in France. It mentions its depreciation compared to the dollar, the yen, and the pound and includes comments by Olivier Passet, the director of economic synthesis at the private institute for economic studies Xerfi. Topics include the evolution of the euro-dollar parity since 2000, French luxury goods companies and the potential to expand into the U.S. market, and how the dollar's rising value concerns French retailers. INSET: La nouvelle parité fait grimacer les enseignes.

The article discusses the French economy and retail industry, covering topics including the decline in economic growth in Europe and specifically in France, deflation, and consumers' purchasing habits. Topics further discussed include the decline of consumers' purchasing power, an increase in unemployment rates, and summer sales periods.

The article focuses on the market repositioning of the sporting goods company Lacoste. Topics mentioned include the purchase of the brand in 2013 by Maus Frères, a Swiss holding company, its reorganization, and the evolution of the company into an affordable luxury brand. Other topics mentioned include the focus put on the design of the men's clothing collection, the opening of several stores in France in 2014, and the innovative materials used. INSETS: 80 ans et toutes ses dents;Une présence dans 114 pays;UN MANAGEMENT REMUSCLÉ;Les Lacoste restent présents chez... Lacoste

An interview with Pierre Gattaz, president of the French textile industry association Medef, and with Yves Dubief, president of the Union des industries textiles French textile industry union, is presented. Gattaz believes that fixed and labor costs must be reduced in France to revitalize the industry. Dubief calls for a European system of origin marking. They comment on how the French industry can remain competitive. INSET: Yves Dubief pilotera le plan textile.

The article reports that Maus Frères, a Swiss holding company, could purchase the sportswear brand Lacoste. The author notes that the brand, created in 1933 by French tennis player René Lacoste, has been run by the Lacoste family until 2012. A conflict between the members of the family about the inheritance could change the situation, and Maus Frères could expand its empire. INSETS: Un prix attractif et... dissuasif;Les groupes famillaux sont fragiles;Maus Frères a un code strict pour perdurer.

The article reports that intangible innovation network R3ilab has launched Texia, an artificial intelligence (AI) based program which is focused on collaborating textile companies for development of innovative applications.

The article focuses on the performance of luxury brand Kering in financial year 2019 with reference to several economic indicators including sales, turnover and operating income.

The article offers information on the organizational performance of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA with ten percent in 2019.

The article presents the thoughts of several economic analysts regarding the potential for economic growth, increased consumption, and economic recovery in France in 2015. Analysts mentioned include Alexandre Mirlicourtois, director of conditions and forecasting at the research institute Xerfi. Topics of discussion include deflation trends, purchasing power, and the adjustment variable. INSET: La french touch risque d'avoir moins de....

The article provides information regarding the economic growth of the accessible luxury fashion industry in France since 2007, with particular emphasis on women's ready-to-wear clothing. The article's findings come from information released by the Institut Français de la Mode (French Fashion Institute). INSET: L'étude a passé 35 marques à la loupe.

The article discusses the annual convention held by the French trade association for apparel and textile industries Union des industries textiles (Uit) which focuses on the theme of digital revolution in the textile industry. Its special guest new French secretary of State in charge of digital affairs Axelle Lemaire offered her support to the industries' plans. Companies needing to adapt their business model to consumers and the use of radio frequency identification systems (Rfid) are discussed. INSET: L'Etat accompagne la révolution numérique.

The article discusses the reception of tax burden alleviation measures for companies in the textile and apparel industries in France proposed by the French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on April 8, 2014. His measures starting on January 1, 2015 are listed. It includes comments by several actors in both industries including Grégoire Giraud, the chief executive officer of the textile manufacturer Cheynet, who expresses his concern over the threshold effect. INSETS: Le calendrier du plan Valls;Le “choc de simplification" est jugé trop....

The article presents an analysis on the state of economic conditions in France and Europe by two economists including Christophe Marques and Alexandre Mirlicourtois. France's projected economic growth, the performance of its industries, and consumer confidence are discussed. Further topics include unemployment, consumption in Europe, and global economic recovery.

The article discusses the women's fashion brand Gérard Darel, its new manager Sandrine Lilienfeld, and her strategy focused on developing its store network, its identity, and its exports. Topics include its new muse French model Marjolaine Rocher for the spring-summer 2014 collection advertising campaign, its head designer Brigitte Comazzi-Duval, and its store in the street rue Réaumur in Paris, France, which features a concept named LE 130 that focuses on three specific spaces. INSETS: A la recherche d'une nouvelle égérie;Le nouveau concept fait cohabiter trois univers.

The article discusses the initiatives of Eric Langon, general director of the French designer brand Sonia Rykiel, and Jean-Marc Loubier, president of Sonia Rykiel and director of the Hong Kong, China group Fung Brands Limited, to reinvent the brand, which was sold to Fung Brands Limited in 2012. Topics discussed include increasing revenue, adapting the brand's collection to different markets, and the development of the brand's two lines, "Sonia Rykiel" and "Sonia by Sonia Rykiel." INSETS: Le développement passe par les marchés internationaux;Sonia Rykiel fait cohabiter anciens et nouveaux.

The article discusses the growth of French haute couture, or high fashion. Topics discussed include the difference between prêt-à-porter and couture (ready-to-wear clothing and high fashion), the growth in clientele and the success of younger designers. Included are the opinions of Didier Grumbach, the president of the Fédération de la Couture (the Fashion Federation), Bruno Pavlovsky, president of activities of the brand Chanel, and Sidney Toledano, chief executive officer of the brand Christian Dior.

The article presents a report on the manufacturing sector for finished fashion products in France.

The article offers information on the societal transform attitudes of fashion industry, consumer behavior and brand name products.

The article reports on the legal dangers of the digital world where Internet and social networks have become essential for communicating and trading.

The article focuses on the performance of luxury group Gucci in 2018 with reference to several economic indicators including turnover, net profit and sales.

The article focuses on the French fashion group Smcp, which includes the brands Sandro, Maje, and Claudie Pierlot, and discusses its international expansion as a result of it being acquired by the American multinational private equity firm Kkr in 2013. Topics mentioned include its two co-directors Frédéric Biousse and Elie Kouby and their objectives to expand to international markets, its signed agreements with Russia and Dubai (United Arab Emirates), and its online sales. INSETS: L'obligation d'un développement rapide et soutenu;Maje va débarquer sur les Champs;Claudie Pierlot se met à apprendre les langues....

The author cites the economic analysis and predictions of economist Christian de Boissieu, according to whom the economic crisis faced by the international clothing industry will continue in 2014. Topics mentioned include the assertion that only emerging markets such as China and India have benefited from a economic growth in 2013, the decline in clothing sales in Europe, and changes in consumer attitudes.

The article reviews the website La Maison de savoir-faire, a web logistical resource for the French fashion clothing industry, and describes the origin and utilities of the site which it associates with the French auditing firm Mazars.

The article focuses on the debate around the appointment of fashion designer Christopher Bailey at the head of the British luxury fashion house Burberry in 2013. Topics mentioned include the exceptional aspect of this decision in the luxury industry, the positive and negative reactions of different directors of other luxury companies, and the evolution of Bailey's career.

The article presents information on the controversial question of the opening of stores on Sunday, in France, which provokes a debate in the world of fashion. Topics include details on the complicated aspects of French law regarding this topic, a reflection on the economic and moral benefits of opening stores on Sunday, and the wish of the manager of the French department store Printemps Haussmann to be open on Sunday, notably for tourists in Paris, France. INSET: Une “mission" sur l'ouverture le dimanche....

The article discusses the negative effects of economic conditions and a cold rainy spring 2013 on the consumption of clothing in France. Topics of discussion include France's increasing unemployment rate and recession, skepticism among French employers and consumers, and the French government's positive and negative measures to relaunch consumption. INSET: La morosité gagne l’ensemble de la filière.

The article discusses the launch of the fashion and luxury industries contract (Contrat de filière de Mode et Luxe) by the French government. The contract focuses on five key aspects including restructuring and relaunching the apparel and textile industries, facilitating recruitment within the industries, and promoting young French fashion designers. The French Conseil national de l'industrie's (Cni) mission to educated and advise public authorities on the state of the industry is also discussed. INSETS: Le "Contrat" formalise un travail;Le rôle du médiateur inter-entreprises;Les premiers projets du "Contrat".

The article reports that the American multinational private equity firm Kkr has signed on with the French fashion group Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot (Smcp), which will enable Smcp to expand internationally. Topics discussed include their partnership with French equity firms L Capital and Florac, plans to open retail stores in the Americas and Asia, and focusing on electronic commerce and communication. INSET: Le choix de Kkr a été une décision prise....

The article discusses the growing demand of luxury leather goods and potential shortage in quality leather as a result. It mentions French luxury goods company Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (Lvmh) and French holding company Kering, formerly Pinault-Printemps-Redoute, and their policies in acquiring exotic leather tanneries to secure their supply. The segmentation of the tannery industry and comments by the head of the Alsatian tannery Haas Jean-Christophe Muller concerning demand are also discussed.

The article discusses the difficulties faced by the professionals of the textile and clothing industry in 2013. According to the author, clothing brands' sales have been declining and customers have a new attitude towards the prices since the financial crisis which started in 2008, they compares and search information on the Internet about the products.

The article discusses the 2012 earnings and successful model used by the French distribution and luxury group Ppr, formerly known as Pinault-Printemps-Redoute, which relies on its Luxe and Sport & Lifestyle groups. Topics include its German sports clothing and shoe brand Puma, its chief executive officer François-Henri Pinault who announced the earnings, and its acquisition of the men's clothing brand Brioni in January 2013. INSET: Toutes les griffes du pôle luxe de Ppr ont....

The article discusses the strong euro currency in 2012-2013 and its negative impact on French fashion in the global market. Topics discussed include French textile export to countries such as Japan, China, and the U.S., the exchange rate benefiting Asian product importers, and the strong euro impacting French businesses such as Chacok, a women's ready-to-wear company headed by Laure Grateau.

This article discusses the economic aspects of the textile industry in 2013 with commentary by Alexndre Mirlicourtois. INSET: L'ESSOUFFLEMENT DES ECONOMIES EST MONDIAL.

The article discusses the conference Comment valoriser les marques émergentes de la mode? (how to promote emerging fashion brands) held in Bercy (Paris, France) on December 3, 2012. Topics include financial partnerships with fashion designers, the various types of distribution, and branding. Several speakers were featured including fashion consultant Dominique Cuvellier and Tancrède de Lalun, the director of the men's and women's fashion department at the French fashion chain store Printemps.

The article offers information on the organizational performance of outdoor equipment and clothing manufacturer such as backpacks, sleeping bags and footwear, Lafuma SA.

The article offers information on the impact of coronavirus pandemic on industries in France including remote working, restrictions on public transport and fall in sales.