The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index is Flat in March

DALLAS, Mar 30, 2004/ FW/ --- The Conference Board reported today that the Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined sharply last month, was flat in March. The Index now stands at 88.3, virtually unchanged from 88.5 in February [more]

Couture Lives! Dior Couture Operating Profit Up 21%

PARIS, Mar 10, 2004/ FW/ --- While other fashion houses are lamenting over the loss of income in their couture operations, Christian Dior is celebrating an increase of 21% in their operating profit. [more]

Like A Good Wine, 2003 Is An Excellent Year for LVMH

PARIS, Mar 5, 2004/ FW/ --- LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, purveyor of luxury goods reported gross sales of 12 billion euros in 2003, with an operating income of 2,182 million euros, a 9% increase compared to last year. [more]

Nordstrom February Same-Store Sales Increase 14.1 Percent

DALLAS, Mar 4, 2004/ FW/ --- Seattle-based specialty retailer Nordstrom continues its winning streak this year, reporting a 14.1% increase in same-store sales for February. [more]

Diamonds New Boss is Guy Leymarie

PARIS, Mar 2, 2004/ FW/ --- LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton announced today the appointment of Guy Leymarie as CEO of De Beers LV, the recently established J.V. of De Beers SA and LVMH. [more]