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Pimkie becomes a pariah: Brand excluded from French fashion federations

Paris - The Federation of Clothing Retailers (FCA), a member of the Alliance du Commerce, announced on Friday the "unanimous" exclusion of French brand Pimkie, following its partnership with the controversial Asian brand Shein, according to a press release. The fast-fashion giant Shein, "whose model is based on circumventing the rules and unfair...

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Shein seals partnership with Pimkie, sparking controversy in French fashion

Leading global fast fashion retailer Shein has entered into a strategic partnership with French womenswear brand Pimkie. Founded in 1971, the label will be sold internationally through Shein's marketplace. This cooperation also marks the launch of Shein Xcelerator in France. This is a programme designed to support emerging and established brands...

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Two months after resignation of general director, Pimkie announces successor

Last July, after just six months in her post, Sandrine Lilienfeld announced her resignation as managing director of the Pimkie brand. Just over two months later, the company has announced the name of her replacement: Élodie Chelle. Lilienfeld’s resignation was sudden last July. At the time, she cited "a very different point of view from the...

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French fashion chain Pimkie appoints new managing director

French fashion chain Pimkie has named Sandrine Lilienfeld as its new general manager. “I am pleased to announce that I am starting a new position as general manager at Pimkie,” Lilienfeld said in a LinkedIn post. “I am delighted to accompany this French heritage brand on a new page in its history alongside its chairman and shareholder Salih...

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Pimkie in the process of being acquired by a consortium

Lille - The women's ready-to-wear brand Pimkie, owned by the Mulliez family association (AFM), announced on Wednesday that it had entered into exclusive negotiations to be acquired by a consortium made up of the Lee Cooper France, Kindy and Ibisler Tekstil groups. "The joint proposal of these three groups was selected on the basis of their...