Friday 12 March 2010

Luxury News In Brief – 12/3/10


Better than expected profit at Inter Parfums
Fragrance maker Inter Parfums Inc, whose brands include Van Cleef & Arpels, Burberry and Christian Lacroix, reported an adjusted fourth-quarter profit that topped Wall Street’s expectations. Revenue rose 13 percent. Oh, the sweet smell of success! Click here to read more.

Burberry has launched a trademark lawsuit against the parent company of TK Maxx, TJX Cos. Inc. Burberry is claiming multiple counterfeit breaches, and is seeking an injunction, the destruction of any unauthorised goods, a court order forcing TJX to run corrective advertisements, legal fees and unspecified damages. You have to fight to the death to protect your trademark… Click here for more info.

Quick quiz
Q: What does Australasia's wealthiest man, Graeme Hart, have in common with Giorgio Armani, the iconic fashion designer of his own luxury goods empire?

A: Mr Hart is on par with Mr Armani – as they both rank number 144 on Forbes’ rich list. Click here for the facts (including that the number of female billionaires has grown since last year.)
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