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Article: EUROPE'S HOT CATEGORY: LEATHER GOODS BRANDS IN RETAIL GROWTH PUSH.
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- WWD
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- March 26, 2007
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Byline: Katya Foreman
PARIS - Capitalizing on robust demand for leather goods, an array of players - from luxury to fast-fashion - are raising their retail profile in Europe and beyond, some wielding new product lines.
Earlier this month, British leather goods firm Mulberry opened its second location in the French capital, a 1,300-square-foot unit at 206 Rue Saint-Honor that stocks leather goods and clothing. The brand, which counts 30 stand-alone stores, next will be targeting Glasgow in June and Hong Kong in October and is asserting its presence in the travel retail sector, having just opened two units in London's Heathrow airport.
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