Established in 1963 by François Pinault in the timber and building material businesses, in the mid-nineties the PPR Group positioned itself in Retail in which it rapidly became a leading company. The purchase of a controlling stake in Gucci Group in 1999 and the establishment of a multi-brand Luxury Goods Group marked a new phase in the Group’s development. With its prestigious brands, Gucci Group has contributed its global presence on high growth markets. The Group’s Retail brands are leading players in stable, mature mass markets. By combining both universes, PPR has achieved a specific balance in terms of products, selling formats, brands and geographic presence.

Luxury Goods: Gucci Group, a high-profile company

PPR’s Luxury Goods business is represented by Gucci Group, the world’s n°3 multi-brand luxury goods group, boasting a portfolio of prestigious, clearly positioned and renowned brands : Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Yves Saint Laurent, YSL Beauté, Balenciaga, Boucheron, Sergio Rossi, Bédat & Co, Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney.

Retail: well-known and highly regarded brands

PPR is the European leader in retail, including the buoyant markets for electronics goods and household appliances, apparel, furniture and cultural products. The Group is comprised of well-known companies combining all sales formats, all of which have considerable growth potential : Redcats Group, Fnac, Conforama and CFAO. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer: François-Henri Pinault