Sandro news and archive

SMCP: Q3 sales slide as demand in Europe, Americas falters

French premium group SMCP has reported a 4.4 percent drop in sales in the third quarter as it faced a challenging trading backdrop. The group, whose portfolio comprises labels Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac, generated sales of 294.9 million euros in Q3, down from 308.4 million euros a year earlier. Breaking it down by brand, sales at...

Fashion

Sandro unveils collaboration with Wrangler for AW23

Parisian fashion label Sandro has revealed a new collaboration with Wrangler, reinterpreting the American denim company’s archival models for a AW23 collection. A total of 10 pieces make up the line – including three jacket-trouser sets – each inspired by 70’s cowboy looks and drawing on Wrangler’s signature codes, such as flat rivets and flap...

ManagementFeatured

Strong growth in Asia and Europe boost SMCP's sales

SMCP, parent company of Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and Fursac reported sales at 610 million euros in the first half period, a progression of 8 percent on an organic basis and 9 percent at constant exchange rates. The performance was driven by both like-for-like sales increase of 5 percent and from network expansion. The company opened 23 new...

ManagementFeatured

Positive growth across markets drive Q1 sales at SMCP

French fashion group SMCP, the parent of Sadro, Maje, and Claudie Pierlo, has reported sales at 305 million euros in the first quarter, up 8 percent at constant exchange and 7 percent on an organic basis versus 2022 driven by like-for-like growth. Commenting on the results, Isabelle Guichot, CEO of SMCP, stated: “We are particularly pleased with...

Fashion |In Pictures

Sandro launches collection with Louis Barthélemy

Parisian fashion brand Sandro has unveiled a collaboration with French artist and designer Louis Barthélemy as part of the brand’s spring/summer 2023 collection. Barthélemy, a designer, illustrator and textile designer, worked alongside Sandro’s founder and artistic director, Évelyne Chetrite, on the 11-piece capsule collection featuring...

Fashion

Sandro launches UK rental service with Hurr

Parisian fashion brand Sandro is partnering with rental platform Hurr to launch its rental offering in the UK, following a successful launch in France last year. In a statement, Sandro said that it would be offering customers the opportunity to rent its current spring/summer 2023 collection, including tailoring, dresses, tops, and casual jackets...

ManagementFeatured

SMCP posts record Q4 sales as FY profits more than double

Premium fashion group SMCP saw its profits more than double in its most recent full-year results following a strong fourth quarter as deep-pocketed shoppers remained resilient despite rising inflation. The French group, which owns brands Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac, reported sales of 332 million euros in the fourth quarter, up 5.9...

Report

SMCP reports organic revenue increase of 9.4 percent

SMCP, parent company of Sadro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and De Fursac recorded third quarter sales at 308 million euros, up 9.4 percent on an organic basis and 13.5 percent on a reported basis versus 2021. Over the first nine months, the group recorded 874 million euros of sales, up 17 percent on an organic basis and 20.5 percent on a reported...

RetailFeatured

Sandro launches US resale marketplace with Archive

French brand Sandro has become the latest to step into the resale market in the US with the launch of its own pre-loved marketplace developed alongside Archive. It builds on the ready-to-wear label’s already established resale programme, Seconde Main, which it launched in France in October 2021 and Germany in July 2022. According to the brand,...

ManagementFeatured

SMCP reports strong H1 sales and profit growth

SMCP, parent company of Sadro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot reported consolidated sales of 565.4 million euros, up 24.7 percent in the first half period, including an organic increase of 21.4 percent driven by like-for-like growth of 24.5 percent and a positive currency impact of 4.2 percent. The company said, SMCP recorded a sharp performance in...

Fashion

Sandro joins forces with Fairly Made

Fashion brand Sandro is teaming up with French start-up Fairly Made to offer its customers detailed and transparent information on the traceability of its designs as it looks to commit to more responsible and sustainable fashion. Fairly Made empowers fashion brands to integrate French and European regulations to improve their social and...

ManagementFeatured

SMCP Q4 sales reach pre-Covid levels

Premium fashion group SMCP continues to recover from the pandemic as its fourth-quarter sales returned to 2019 levels and its full-year sales exceeded 1 billion euros. The French group, whose portfolio includes brands Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and De Fursac, reported Q4 sales of 313.5 million euros, a 22.1 percent increase from a year...