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El Corte Inglés reduced its international business by 20 percent and laid off over 900 employees in a year

Madrid - Following multiple confirmations of its positive trajectory and the announcement of its best revenue figures in 14 years for fiscal year 2024, El Corte Inglés has now released its consolidated accounts, providing a comprehensive view of its global business model. This detailed disclosure follows the department store giant's commitment...

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Hermès reports profit dip despite sales increase in first half

Luxury group Hermès announced on Wednesday a 5 percent decrease in net profit for the first half of the year to 2.2 billion euros. This was impacted by the exceptional contribution of businesses. However, its sales increased by 7.1 percent to eight billion euros. Excluding the exceptional contribution, "net profit attributable to the group...

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China deploys its financial arsenal to green its industry

When one thinks of China, one rarely imagines a leader in the green economy. However, while Europe retains a certain lead in ecological transition, Beijing fully intends to reverse the trend. The government is investing massively in low-carbon projects. It is prioritising financing sectors deemed useful for the transition. It is now deploying an...

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Luxury group Kering continues to tumble in first half, profit and sales plunge

Kering group, still weighed down by the difficulties of its flagship brand Gucci, announced on Tuesday a 46 percent plunge in its half-year net profit. This fell below 500 million euros. The new chief executive officer, Luca de Meo, is due to take office in mid-September to attempt to turn things around. Kering’s turnover, owner of Yves Saint...

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