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Luxury freight heists: How Paris cargo hijackers operate

Thefts of luxury cargo near Paris's Charles de Gaulle Airport - like the 16 September hold-up of a lorry laden with Balmain pieces bound for Paris Fashion Week - is an enduring problem that French police are struggling to curb. [...]

Published on 21/09/2023 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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France
The ins and outs of the 1,000-item Celine theft

A lawsuit brought by the brand against its transporters reveals the modus operandi of luxury goods thieves.

Subscribers only Houses 21.11.2024

Europe
Fedex to compensate Louis Vuitton for cargo thefts

After more than six years of litigation with Fedex (formerly TNT), LVMH brand Louis Vuitton has won a ruling that may set a precedent in freight theft cases.

Subscribers only Houses 10.10.2024

France
With accessories flagging, Balmain banks on other avenues for much-needed growth

To make up for its ongoing financial losses, the fashion house founded by Pierre Balmain and controlled by Mayhoola, one of the Qatari royal family's funds, is venturing into new territories.

Subscribers only Houses 25.01.2024

France, United States
Luxury brands turn to temp agencies as search for sales staff grows desperate

Already struggling to recruit qualified factory workers, luxury houses are now having a hard time finding staff for their boutiques.

Subscribers only Houses 01.06.2023

Italy
Family office of Sheikha Moza's luxury adviser loses two key associates

The Egyptian financier Rachid Mohamed Rachid manages Mayhoola, the Qatari royal investment fund that owns Valentino and Balmain. He also runs his own luxury-focused family office on the side, Alsara Investment Group, which has just lost two high-calibre associates.

Free access Families 27.04.2023

France, Qatar
Sheikha Moza's favourite fund pours millions into Balmain to keep it humming

Since its 2016 purchase of the fashion house founded by Pierre Balmain, the Mayhoola fund, sponsored by the Emir of Qatar's mother, has regularly invested tens of millions of euros in the company. But it remains in the red.

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France, Switzerland
Dior vs Panalpina: packaging error has €146m price tag

For failing to properly protect a series of leather Dior garments bound for Japan in 2014, Swiss freight forwarder Panalpina has been hit with a 20.7 billion yen (€146m) fine by its insurer Helvetia.

Subscribers only Houses 26.01.2023

Middle East
Egyptian luxury magnate Rachid Mohamed Rachid's offshore networks

Egyptian former trade minister Rachid Mohamed Rachid is chairman of the Mayhoola fund, which owns Valentino and Balmain. His family office, Alsara Investment Group, is also a shareholder in several Middle Eastern luxury houses. Managing all his investments via offshore structures guarantees him optimal discretion.

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The ins and outs of the 1,000-item Celine theft

Europe
Fedex to compensate Louis Vuitton for cargo thefts

France
With accessories flagging, Balmain banks on other avenues for much-needed growth

France, United States
Luxury brands turn to temp agencies as search for sales staff grows desperate

Italy
Family office of Sheikha Moza's luxury adviser loses two key associates

France, Qatar
Sheikha Moza's favourite fund pours millions into Balmain to keep it humming

France, Switzerland
Dior vs Panalpina: packaging error has €146m price tag

Middle East
Egyptian luxury magnate Rachid Mohamed Rachid's offshore networks

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France Luxury freight heists: How Paris cargo hijackers operate

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France The ins and outs of the 1,000-item Celine theft

Europe Fedex to compensate Louis Vuitton for cargo thefts

France With accessories flagging, Balmain banks on other avenues for much-needed growth

France, United States Luxury brands turn to temp agencies as search for sales staff grows desperate

Italy Family office of Sheikha Moza's luxury adviser loses two key associates

France, Qatar Sheikha Moza's favourite fund pours millions into Balmain to keep it humming

France, Switzerland Dior vs Panalpina: packaging error has €146m price tag

Middle East Egyptian luxury magnate Rachid Mohamed Rachid's offshore networks

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France
Luxury freight heists: How Paris cargo hijackers operate

France
The ins and outs of the 1,000-item Celine theft

Europe
Fedex to compensate Louis Vuitton for cargo thefts

France
With accessories flagging, Balmain banks on other avenues for much-needed growth

France, United States
Luxury brands turn to temp agencies as search for sales staff grows desperate

Italy
Family office of Sheikha Moza's luxury adviser loses two key associates

France, Qatar
Sheikha Moza's favourite fund pours millions into Balmain to keep it humming

France, Switzerland
Dior vs Panalpina: packaging error has €146m price tag

Middle East
Egyptian luxury magnate Rachid Mohamed Rachid's offshore networks