'"Louis Vuitton is one of the few brands in the world that a) owns all their own stores
quote:Originally posted by AndyRabbit
'Louis Vuitton is one of the few brands in the world that a) owns all their own stores, i.e. does not franchise, b) has no discount mall outlets in the world, and c) has no airport duty free shops anywhere.'
Not strictly true. Here in Kuwait, LV is franchised. As per Kuwaiti law, all private companies must have a Kuwaiti as a partner/majority shareholder.
http://www.chalhoub-group.com/store-com ... 20CITY.php
That's interesting, thank you - guess where such laws exist, it's the exception to the rule!