International Herald Tribune | Thu, Mar 8
Thu, Mar 8
Retail and luxury group PPR reports 28 percent rise in 2006 net profit
France - Mar 8, 2007
PARIS: France's PPR SA, owner of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, said Thursday its 2006 net profit rose 28 percent on strong momentum in the luxury division ...
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