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Interparfums FY 2022: record earnings as operating profit soars 33 percent

THE WHAT? Interparfums has reported its results for the 2022 fiscal year. The fragrance giant recorded record earnings for the full year with net income up 40 percent on 2021’s figures and sales rising 26 percent to €706.6 million. THE DETAILS The company noted that it had extended its partnership with Montblanc until December 31, 2030 and, subject to the General Meeting’s ratification, hit its goal of achieving gender parity on its board. THE WHY? Philippe Benacin, Chairman and CEO, commented, “Against the backdrop of a turbulent economic and geopolitical environment, our sales and earnings continued to grow in 2022. In 2023, although many uncertainties still exist, this positive momentum should continue with sales expected to reach €750 million, driven by the continuing appeal of our brands for consumers in a global perfume market that remains buoyant.” The post Interparfums FY 2022: record earnings as operating profit soars 33 percent appeared first on Global Cosme

The Timeless Allure of Poterie Renault’s Handmade Kitchen Goods

The Timeless Allure of Poterie Renault’s Handmade Kitchen Goods The Timeless Allure of Poterie Renault’s Handmade Kitchen Goods The Timeless Allure of Poterie Renault’s Handmade Kitchen Goods The Timeless Allure of Poterie Renault’s Handmade Kitchen Goods The Timeless Allure of Poterie Renault’s Handmade Kitchen Goods The Timeless Allure of Poterie Renault’s Handmade Kitchen Goods The Timeless Allure of Poterie Renault’s Handmade Kitchen Goods The Timeless Allure of Poterie Renault’s Handmade Kitchen Goods The Timeless Allure of Poterie Renault’s Handmade Kitchen Goods

In the sleepy commune of Argent-Sur-Sauldre in the Loire Valley of France, population just a shade over 2,000, there’s a centuries-old factory located on the grounds of a French chateau. Straight out of a Tim Burton film, the factory has been sitting motionless for years and contains rooms brimming with the handcrafted wares it once produced: timeless culinary pottery pieces. They were untouched, some unfinished, and mostly gathering dust. All bore the name of Poterie Renault.

It was on a research trip to France in 2018 that Food52’s buyers first stumbled upon Poterie Renault cookware while sifting through antique stores. They managed to secure a limited-edition lot to share with the Food52 community—it sold out in less than 48 hours. Given the popularity, they decided to return to France to see for themselves what was hidden inside the fabled factory. That plan eventually manifested three years later, in the fall of 2021.

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