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Printemps
Cash-strapped department store chain struggles in absence of permanent boss

More than six months after the departure of its CEO, Printemps has still not found a permanent replacement. In the meantime, it has announced a drastic cost-cutting drive, which will involve the axing of 229 jobs. This despite its Qatari shareholder having reached deep into its pockets to pay off some of the company's debts.

Subscribers only France, Qatar 30.04.2026

Bucherer
Rolex banks on its new Paris boutique as watchmaking industry struggles

In conjunction with its main retailer Bucherer, which it acquired in 2023, Rolex is planning to open a boutique in Paris dedicated exclusively to its brand. But this direct foray into the high street is a source of concern for the watchmaker's small circle of approved retailers.

Subscribers only France, Switzerland 28.04.2026

Avenue Montaigne
Renovation row on Paris's most glamorous shopping street

In an effort to attract high-end tenants, the bank BNP is set to completely refurbish one of its buildings on Avenue Montaigne. However, this major construction project is affecting the street's heritage and has sparked a public outcry.

Subscribers only France 23.04.2026

Diamonds
Dubai's move to monopolise trade data causes alarm among dealers

Using a new traceability tool called Verifico, the UAE diamond exchange plans to store a record of all global transactions of these precious stones. Yet this centralisation is raising concerns within the sector.

Subscribers only UAE 21.04.2026

Second-hand
The Brand Collector burgled for third time in as many years

Thieves have once again pilfered the stocks of one of the leading players in the pre-owned luxury market.

Subscribers only France 21.04.2026

High-end real estate
Max-Hervé George's aborted villa deal with tarnished financier Lars Windhorst

Before the recent listing of his new investment vehicle SWI on the Amsterdam stock exchange, the French property developer sought to purchase a luxury Californian villa from the German financier Lars Windhorst, who has a chequered track record of insolvencies and has in the past been accused of fraud.

Subscribers only Switzerland 21.04.2026

Golden Triangle
David Barokas to bring French Riviera fine dining to Paris

The operator of the Palm Beach in Cannes and La Guérite on the nearby Île Sainte-Marguerite is set to open a branch in the French capital of the famous Nice restaurant La Petite Maison.

Subscribers only France Entourage 16.04.2026

Shortcut Events
Luxury services provider at heart of probe into Élysée Palace ceremonies

France's financial crimes unit is looking into how Shortcut Events has been dominating the contracts given out by the French presidency to organise official ceremonies in Paris. The investigation is troubling many firms in the luxury sector, which often use this service provider.

Subscribers only France Entourage 16.04.2026

Spotlight | De Beers
With no buyer in sight, the diamond giant trims client list

Around 20 diamond dealers and jewellers were informed last month by De Beers that they would no longer be invited to purchase diamonds from the company. This is a bombshell decision, coming at a time when the firm is producing fewer and fewer stones and struggling to find buyers.

Subscribers only South Africa Entourage 14.04.2026

Contending with difficulties on several fronts, De Beers has cut ties with a third of its sightholders, retaining only the biggest buyers.

Monogram
Luxury bags on sale in Paris auction as riled clients still chase theirs

Former customers of the defunct resale platform Monogram fear their missing luxury goods are among 358 items heading to auction in Paris, fuelling disputes over ownership and casting a shadow over the firm's liquidation process.

Subscribers only France Entourage 14.04.2026

Vestiaire Collective
Maximilian Bittner switches sustainable luxury for military drones

The former CEO of the high-end resale platform Vestiaire Collective has made quite the career change, remerging in the military defence sector.

Subscribers only United States Entourage 09.04.2026

Butler Industries
Bus Palladium relaunches without Butler

After a four-year overhaul, the legendary Pigalle nightclub in Paris formerly run by Moma Group is to reopen as a luxury hotel at the end of this week. For this project, its owner has teamed up with a hotel specialist who used to work at Moma before it was taken over by the financier Walter Butler.

Subscribers only France Entourage 07.04.2026

Golden Miles
Mandarin, Barrière, Reybier and Maybourne vie for slice of elite private residence market

The only major European capital that still does not cater to the all-inclusive private accommodation whims of oligarchs, stars and visiting ministers, Paris is currently at the heart of a discreet battle between the luxury hotel giants for this ultra-privileged market segment.

Subscribers only France Entourage 02.04.2026

Mandarin International is the new kid on the block in the ultra-rarefied world of private Paris suites for the mega-wealthy.

Hermès
Burgled Birkins put back on market send shivers through London high society

A year after a record-breaking theft at Britain's largest Hermès bag retailer, five bags have been identified at resellers. But police have been unable to take any concrete action to recover them.

Subscribers only United Kingdom Entourage 02.04.2026

BHV
Frédéric Merlin seeks to fend off legal action by brands over payment arrears

Contending with a first court case, which may be followed by others, the boss of the BHV department store has gone into crisis mode. If he loses the case, he could be barred from being a company director.

Subscribers only France Entourage 31.03.2026

Butler Industries
Iran war scuppers Walter Butler's Dubai project

The fall-out from the US and Israeli strikes on Tehran has temporarily put paid to his plans to open a nightclub-cabaret in Dubai.

Subscribers only Dubai, France Entourage 31.03.2026

Counterfeiters
Inside the Wild West of 'expert' authenticators

As demand for second-hand luxury goods keeps growing, there is no clear framework to guarantee their authenticity. Selling platforms are now rife with self-styled experts, while the use of AI is expanding.

Subscribers only France Entourage 26.03.2026

The second-hand luxury market, lacking a clear regulatory framework, allows self-proclaimed experts to flourish, blurring the lines of authenticity.

Spotlight | Butler Industries
Walter Butler plans drag cabaret on Avenue Montaigne to ease financial strains

With several of his ventures, particularly in Dubai, in trouble or on hold, the French financier is preparing to open a drag cabaret on Avenue Montaigne. But this move by the new owner of the Moma group of restaurants and nightclubs could cause quite the stir in the heart of Parisian luxury, a world obsessively protective of its image.

Subscribers only France Entourage 24.03.2026

Neighbouring businesses fear William Butler’s latest cabaret plans will bring down the tone of an exclusive Paris avenue.

Value Retail
New book links luxury outlet giant to money laundering

Bicester Village, one of the most profitable shopping centres in the world, stands accused of facilitating money laundering by Chinese criminal gangs.

Subscribers only United Kingdom Entourage 24.03.2026

Accor
Sébastien Bazin sells second tranche of Paris Society assets

French hotel giant Accor removed all the nightclubs operated by its subsidiary Paris Society from its balance sheet last year. It has now sold off a score of venues operated by the events firm to, as in the first sell-off, former executives of Paris Society.

Subscribers only France Entourage 24.03.2026

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Printemps
Cash-strapped department store chain struggles in absence of permanent boss

Bucherer
Rolex banks on its new Paris boutique as watchmaking industry struggles

Avenue Montaigne
Renovation row on Paris's most glamorous shopping street

Diamonds
Dubai's move to monopolise trade data causes alarm among dealers

Second-hand
The Brand Collector burgled for third time in as many years

High-end real estate
Max-Hervé George's aborted villa deal with tarnished financier Lars Windhorst

Golden Triangle
David Barokas to bring French Riviera fine dining to Paris

Shortcut Events
Luxury services provider at heart of probe into Élysée Palace ceremonies

Spotlight | De Beers
With no buyer in sight, the diamond giant trims client list

Monogram
Luxury bags on sale in Paris auction as riled clients still chase theirs

Vestiaire Collective
Maximilian Bittner switches sustainable luxury for military drones

Butler Industries
Bus Palladium relaunches without Butler

Golden Miles
Mandarin, Barrière, Reybier and Maybourne vie for slice of elite private residence market

Hermès
Burgled Birkins put back on market send shivers through London high society

BHV
Frédéric Merlin seeks to fend off legal action by brands over payment arrears

Butler Industries
Iran war scuppers Walter Butler's Dubai project

Counterfeiters
Inside the Wild West of 'expert' authenticators

Spotlight | Butler Industries
Walter Butler plans drag cabaret on Avenue Montaigne to ease financial strains

Value Retail
New book links luxury outlet giant to money laundering

Accor
Sébastien Bazin sells second tranche of Paris Society assets

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Printemps Cash-strapped department store chain struggles in absence of permanent boss

Bucherer Rolex banks on its new Paris boutique as watchmaking industry struggles

Avenue Montaigne Renovation row on Paris's most glamorous shopping street

Diamonds Dubai's move to monopolise trade data causes alarm among dealers

Second-hand The Brand Collector burgled for third time in as many years

High-end real estate Max-Hervé George's aborted villa deal with tarnished financier Lars Windhorst

Golden Triangle David Barokas to bring French Riviera fine dining to Paris

Shortcut Events Luxury services provider at heart of probe into Élysée Palace ceremonies

Spotlight | De Beers With no buyer in sight, the diamond giant trims client list

Monogram Luxury bags on sale in Paris auction as riled clients still chase theirs

Vestiaire Collective Maximilian Bittner switches sustainable luxury for military drones

Butler Industries Bus Palladium relaunches without Butler

Golden Miles Mandarin, Barrière, Reybier and Maybourne vie for slice of elite private residence market

Hermès Burgled Birkins put back on market send shivers through London high society

BHV Frédéric Merlin seeks to fend off legal action by brands over payment arrears

Butler Industries Iran war scuppers Walter Butler's Dubai project

Counterfeiters Inside the Wild West of 'expert' authenticators

Spotlight | Butler Industries Walter Butler plans drag cabaret on Avenue Montaigne to ease financial strains

Value Retail New book links luxury outlet giant to money laundering

Accor Sébastien Bazin sells second tranche of Paris Society assets

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Printemps
Cash-strapped department store chain struggles in absence of permanent boss

Bucherer
Rolex banks on its new Paris boutique as watchmaking industry struggles

Avenue Montaigne
Renovation row on Paris's most glamorous shopping street

Diamonds
Dubai's move to monopolise trade data causes alarm among dealers

Second-hand
The Brand Collector burgled for third time in as many years

High-end real estate
Max-Hervé George's aborted villa deal with tarnished financier Lars Windhorst

Golden Triangle
David Barokas to bring French Riviera fine dining to Paris

Shortcut Events
Luxury services provider at heart of probe into Élysée Palace ceremonies

Spotlight | De Beers
With no buyer in sight, the diamond giant trims client list

Monogram
Luxury bags on sale in Paris auction as riled clients still chase theirs

Vestiaire Collective
Maximilian Bittner switches sustainable luxury for military drones

Butler Industries
Bus Palladium relaunches without Butler

Golden Miles
Mandarin, Barrière, Reybier and Maybourne vie for slice of elite private residence market

Hermès
Burgled Birkins put back on market send shivers through London high society

BHV
Frédéric Merlin seeks to fend off legal action by brands over payment arrears

Butler Industries
Iran war scuppers Walter Butler's Dubai project

Counterfeiters
Inside the Wild West of 'expert' authenticators

Spotlight | Butler Industries
Walter Butler plans drag cabaret on Avenue Montaigne to ease financial strains

Value Retail
New book links luxury outlet giant to money laundering

Accor
Sébastien Bazin sells second tranche of Paris Society assets