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Longchamp is investing in a new workshop for 100 craftspeople in Pouzauges in the Loire region of France
as it reports 2015 sales grew by 14% to €566m (£442m)
The French accessories brand said revenues grew in all markets
It said continued growth among Asian customers
both in domestic markets and when travelling as a tourist was a key driver in 2015
It did not give a breakdown of profits or UK-specific performance
Sales in mainland China grew by 30% compared with 2014 at constant exchange rates
despite the economic challenges within the country
as well as its first stores in Canada and Macau
It had 300 directly-operated stores across 23 countries by the year end
Its new workshop is set to open by 2018 and will contain state-of-the-art facilities for up to 100 people
chief executive and grandson of the company’s founder said: “Our family remains committed to growing the brand across all geographies
We will continue to expand our base of wholly-owned stores while further improving our existing estate and the quality of shopping experience that each store delivers
“More than ever the quality of our products and our in-store service will underpin our international growth.”
Revenue at Zalando jumped 7.9% to €2.4bn (£2.03bn) during the first quarter&hellip;
White Stuff CEO Jo Jenkins is leaving the business after seven years&hellip;
Footwear brand Skechers will be taken private after it agreed to be&hellip;
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