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Galeries Lafayette / BHV

ABOUT "GALERIES LAFAYETTE AND BHV"

Both subsidiaries, Galeries Lafayette and BHV belong to Groupe Galeries Lafayette. The Group reaffirmed its strategy to continue to build a retail group that stands out from its competitors for its winning spirit and quest for top performance. Based in France and founded in 1895, Galeries Lafayette reported total retail sales*of €2.86 billion (2010) by remaining faithful to their founder's vision of making attractive, high-quality products available to as many consumers as possible.

Galleries Lafayette is present in France, Dubai, and Berlin with over 80 stores, more than 13,500 employees and, offering over 260 brands names to 800,000 shoppers daily. The flagship Paris Haussmann store is home to Paris' international fashions.

BHV, the leading department store offering practical solutions for the home with a vast selection of interior decoration and home improvement products and services.

KEY FEATURES

Galeries Layette and BHV:

• €2.86 billion ($3.81 billion USD, 2010 Retail Sales*).
• Over 80 stores.
• 13,500 employees.
• 800,000 shoppers daily.
  
  
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