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Lacoste taps Rémy Cointreau Group head as CEO
French label Lacoste has named Éric Vallat as its new chief executive officer. Vallat, who succeeds Thierry Guibert, will step into his new role from September 1. He will join the company from the Rémy Cointreau Group, where is currently wrapping up as chief executive officer. Prior to this, he had held the same position at Rémy Martin and had...
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Lacoste eyes US market push in effort to reach four billion euros in sales
French sportswear brand Lacoste is said to be making an “aggressive” push within the US market as its chief executive, Thierry Guibert, eyes an increase in annual sales to four billion euros. In an interview with the Financial Times, Guibert said that he has set a target to double sales for Lacoste’s US business from 400 million euros. To...
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Lacoste announces opening of regional headquarters in Hong Kong
Sportswear brand Lacoste has announced the opening of its regional headquarters in Hong Kong, reflecting its desire to expand in the region. “We celebrated the opening of our new regional headquarters in Hong Kong. Our new office offers employees an excellent working environment, with a collaborative space that encourages interaction and...
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Lacoste establishes licensing agreement for kidswear
Sportswear brand Lacoste has pinned down a partner for the licensing of the kidswear category in its Crocodile brand. New York-based Haddad Brands will assume the role of designing, developing, producing and marketing all Lacoste kids’ clothing and accessories lines. The duo have signed onto a five-year agreement for products both within the US...
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Accent Group to distribute Lacoste and Dickies in Australia and New Zealand
Accent Group has announced its appointment as the exclusive distributor for Lacoste and Dickies in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) regions. The two brands are currently sold in ANZ through direct-to-consumer channels, online and owned stores and via wholesale – the former into department stores and other specialty retailers, while the latter...
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A Lacoste event at the Great Wall of China highlights the art of marketing activations
In an era where the line between fashion, sport, and entertainment blurs ever more dramatically, Lacoste’s recent event on the Great Wall of China stands as a striking example of the lengths brands will go to capture the global spotlight. On September 29th, Lacoste merged historical grandeur with with the world of sport, paying tribute to Novak...
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Can blockchain and NFC chips put an end to counterfeiting and idea theft in the fashion industry?
The fashion industry is facing a double threat: a rise in counterfeiting that eats into their profits and a fast-fashion culture that copies designs with impunity. But blockchain offers a glimmer of hope. Or rather, a concrete answer. Blockchain: Tracking a fashion item’s entire journey A blockchain is essentially “a large, public, distributed...
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Lacoste unveils tennis-inspired takeover at Selfridges
French sport and fashion brand Lacoste has unveiled a takeover of Selfridges’ second-floor atrium and select window vitrines, as well as transforming the ‘Alto by San Carlo’ rooftop restaurant and terrace into an immersive space called ‘Le Club Lacoste’. The takeover will run until July 21 and includes Lacoste’s brand-new catwalk collection, the...
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Lacoste appoints Philippe Gautier as EVP global finance
Lacoste has announced the appointment of Philippe Gautier, 56, as EVP global finance. He also joins the Lacoste executive committee. Commenting on Gautier’s appointment, Thierry Guibert, CEO of Lacoste, said: "Lacoste can rely on Philippe Gautier’s in-depth knowledge of the fashion and lifestyle sectors, his significant international experience,...
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Upcoming debuts at Paris Fashion Week
In every fashion week season, a rearrangement of maisons on the calendar unfolds, featuring guest designers, new creative directors, occasional hiatuses and even exits. In the imminent Paris womenswear shows, Louis Vuitton has reclaimed its coveted closing spot on March 5th, contributing to a week brimming with 71 runway presentations and 109...
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Lacoste dives into the virtual world to celebrate its 90th anniversary
French fashion brand Lacoste has partnered with 'The Sandbox', a subsidiary of Chinese game software company Animoca Brands, seeing it step into the virtual world on its 90th anniversary. The Sandbox created a platform that allows people around the world to play together, the press release said. The virtual world features themed locations such...
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Cavalli and Lacoste additions to boost Inter Parfums’ 2024 results
Inter Parfums has announced that it expects 2024 net sales of 1.45 billion dollars, resulting in earnings per diluted share of 5.15 dollars. This, the company said in a release, represents a 12 percent increase in net sales and an 8 percent increase in earnings per diluted share. Commenting on the robust outlook, Jean Madar, chairman & CEO of...
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