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Circular Assets: How SMCP is regaining control of the resale market to drive profitability
Long considered a peripheral or even competing market, second-hand fashion is now establishing itself as a new engine for growth and product cycle monetisation in affordable luxury. By deploying its own white-label resale solution, the SMCP Group is doing more than just following a trend: it is reclaiming a market segment that brands had...
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SMCP drives Sandro's expansion in Latin America
French fashion group SMCP is expanding its brand Sandro's presence in Latin America. Two new stores have already opened in the region this month, with more set to follow according to current plans. On December 10, Sandro opened its first store in Chile in partnership with local company Leuru Group. The clothing brand chose the capital, Santiago,...
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Maje to expand Canadian presence through Holt Renfrew partnership
SMCP’s Maje is set to expand in Canada, where it is planning to open three new stores via a partnership with luxury department retailer Holt Renfrew. As reported by WWD, the French label is opening a shop-in-shop in Toronto’s Square One Mississauga mall on August 15. This will be followed by a location in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on August 22,...
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SMCP H1 sales increase by 2.7 percent
Sales for the prêt-à-porter group SMCP, parent company of Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and Fursac, increased by 2.7 percent in the first half of the year to 601 million euros. Growth occurred in all geographical areas except Asia. This "solid" performance, especially in the US, was "remarkable" in a market that remains "uncertain and...
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SMCP sales increase in first quarter, except in asia
The sales of the ready-to-wear group SMCP, parent company of the brands Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and Fursac, increased by 3.4 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, to 297 million euros, progressing in all geographical areas except Asia. Isabelle Guichot, chief executive officer of the group, highlighted “a complex and volatile...
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SMCP appoints new CEO of Asian business
French fashion conglomerate SMCP Group has named Kleine Tan as the new chief executive officer for its Asian business. He succeeds Jimmy Lam, who is stepping down from the role to “pursue new opportunities outside of the group”, a press release said. Tan, who took up the position from April 1, joins SMCP from LVMH, where he most recently served...
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SMCP fashion group falls into the red, weighed down by China
The fashion group SMCP (Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and Fursac) reported a net loss of more than 23 million euros in 2024 due to poor performance in the Chinese market, and despite improvement in the second half of the year. In 2023, its net profit was 11 million euros, compared to 51 million euros in 2022. In 2024, meanwhile, the group's...
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Sandro opens first store in India
Sandro is opening its first store in India. The French brand is settling in the city of Mumbai, as announced in a press release. The first Indian store paves the way for further expansion in South Asia. Sandro's first store in Mumbai mirrors the signature design of its flagship stores around the world. The 150-square-metre location will showcase...
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SMCP names new president and CEO of North America
SMCP Group, the Parisian retail group that includes Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and Fursac, has named Ida Simonsen president and chief executive of SMCP North America. Simonsen joins from Stella McCartney, where she has served as president of the Americas for over 12 years, playing a crucial role in expanding the British brand’s retail and...
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SMCP secures distribution deals in Philippines and Indonesia
SMCP has announced the signing of two new distribution deals in the Philippines and Indonesia, countries the company said were “key drivers of development and influence, with strong economic growth and a flourishing middle class”. SSI Group will take over the distribution of SMCP brands in the Philippines, while Map Group will oversee...
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Sandro launches AI tool to help customers find their 'ideal size'
French brand Sandro, owned by the SMCP group, is relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to help its customers choose their ideal size. On Linkedin, Sandro announced a collaboration with Fringuant, a tool based on body scanning technology that helps you find 'the right clothing size'. The tool, powered by AI, allows online shoppers to determine...
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SMCP targets returning to growth by 2026
SMCP, parent company of the Sandro, Maje and Claudie Pierlot and Fursac brands, reported first quarter sales at 287 million euros, down 5 percent on an organic basis. The company continued to optimise its store network with 11 net closings during the quarter, mainly in Asia to reach 1,719 points of sales worldwide. The company will close 100...
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