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Renault relaunches employee share plan with major benefits for 100,000 workers

Renault Group has renewed its Shareplan employee share ownership program for the fifth consecutive year, offering approximately 100,000 workers across 24 countries the opportunity to acquire company shares at substantially discounted prices. The 2026 edition of the plan extends a commitment the automaker......

EasyJet expands winter network in France with nine new routes from Cairo to the Canary Islands

British low-cost carrier easyJet is strengthening its presence in France by launching nine new routes for the 2026–2027 winter season. The expansion reflects the airline’s strategy to maintain growth despite ongoing challenges in the aviation sector, including rising fuel costs and fluctuating......

Forvia to sell its interiors business to Apollo funds for $2.1 billion

French automotive supplier Forvia announced on Monday that it has agreed to sell its car interiors division to funds managed by Apollo Global Management for approximately 1.82 billion euros (around $2.1 billion). The transaction is part of Forvia’s broader strategy to streamline its operations......

Chanel unveils spring 2026 eyewear campaign with global ambassadors

Chanel opens the spring 2026 season with a new eyewear campaign that positions glasses as a tool of identity rather than a simple accessory. The visual series presents tightly framed portraits that place the gaze at the center of the composition. Shot by Craig McDean, the campaign features Nicole Kidman,......

TotalEnergies workers go on strike in France over fuel prices

Service station employees at TotalEnergies have gone on strike across France to protest rising fuel prices and demand higher wages, according to union representatives. The industrial action comes as workers argue that they are struggling to cope with increased living costs linked to higher fuel prices.......

Playmobil to open first factory outlet store in France

German toy manufacturer Playmobil is preparing to open its first factory outlet store in France, marking a new step in its retail expansion strategy. The store will be located near the city of Troyes, within a shopping outlet known for attracting bargain-seeking customers. The new retail space, covering......

Kering to acquire stake in Chinese luxury brand icicle

French luxury group Kering, the owner of Gucci, has announced that it will acquire a minority stake in Shanghai-based Icicle Fashion Group as part of a new strategic partnership with its parent company, ICCF. The investment reflects Kering’s continued efforts to strengthen its presence in the......

Wycon cosmetics enters Morocco with two stores in Casablanca

Chiccorner has launched the Italian beauty brand WYCON Cosmetics in Morocco, opening its first two stores in Casablanca at Morocco Mall and Californie Mall. The move expands the group’s portfolio of international brands and strengthens its position in the country’s growing beauty retail segment. Founded......

Air France raises economy ticket prices again amid rising fuel costs

French carrier Air France has once again increased ticket prices in response to rising fuel costs, adding further pressure on travelers as global energy prices remain volatile. The airline, part of the Air France-KLM group, has introduced an additional surcharge on long-haul economy and premium economy......

German union leader urges parity with France in KNDS IPO to protect industry interests

Germany must ensure equal ownership with France in the planned initial public offering of defense manufacturer KNDS, according to a senior German trade union figure, who warned that anything less could undermine national industrial interests. Jürgen Kerner, deputy head of Germany’s powerful......

Gucci owner Kering to add ex-Chanel and Mandarin Oriental execs to board

Kering, the French luxury conglomerate behind Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, plans to appoint two new board members: Marie-Hélène Chenut, former Chanel executive, and Laurent Kleitman, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group CEO. Bloomberg and The Business of Fashion reported Wednesday. [ from......

Minelli footwear brand enters judicial reorganization again

French footwear and leather goods brand Minelli has once again been placed under judicial reorganization, two and a half years after a similar procedure led to the brand’s previous rescue, according to a court document obtained by AFP on April 6. The company had been under a safeguard procedure......

TotalEnergies drops 2050 carbon neutrality goal over slow global transition

TotalEnergies stated Thursday that the world will miss the 2050 carbon neutrality target set by the Paris Agreement, prompting the French energy giant to reassess its own climate goals. The announcement in its 2026 Sustainability & Climate Progress Report marks an official retreat from a pledge first......

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