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......

BNP Paribas moves to exit Morocco with BMCI reclassified for sale

BNP Paribas has taken a significant step toward exiting Morocco, reclassifying its subsidiary BMCI and related entities as assets held for sale in its 2025 annual financial report. The move follows the opening of exclusive talks with Moroccan conglomerate Holmarcom over the sale of BNP Paribas's......

Morocco's largest bank eyes equity stake in French AI startup Mistral

Attijariwafa Bank, Morocco's largest financial institution and one of Africa's biggest lenders, is exploring an equity investment in Paris-based artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI, according to Africa Intelligence. The bank, controlled by Al Mada, the holding company of Morocco's......

Air Liquide plans global reallocation of helium amid supply shortage

French industrial gases company Air Liquide has announced plans to redistribute helium supplies from different regions worldwide in response to a short-term shortage linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. A company executive explained that recent disruptions affecting natural gas production......

Danone moves into protein market with huel acquisition

French food giant Danone has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Huel, a British company known for its high-protein powders, ready-to-drink meals, and snacks. While the purchase price was not disclosed, the deal represents a strategic move for Danone to expand its footprint in the growing functional......

French billionaire Vincent Bollore to face trial over corruption allegations in Africa

French billionaire Vincent Bollore is set to stand trial on charges of corruption and embezzlement linked to election campaigns in West Africa, according to French prosecutors. The case relates to alleged activities in Togo and Guinea between 2009 and 2011. Investigators suspect that Bollore, through......

Adopt enters Morocco with three March store openings

French fragrance brand Adopt has launched in Morocco with three store openings in March, marking a new step in its international expansion and bringing its accessible perfume model to a fast-growing beauty market. The company said it would open at Sela Park Almaz on March 11, Tachfine Center on March......

Dassault Aviation unveils Falcon 10X long-range business jet

Dassault Aviation has introduced its newest long-range business jet, the Dassault Falcon 10X, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to compete in the high-end private aviation market. The aircraft was officially presented at the manufacturer’s facility in Mérignac,......

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