Galeries Lafayette France

Galeries Lafayette group was founded in 1894 in France. The company manages around 280 stores and e-commerce platforms. Galeries Lafayette group owns several international brands that include La Redoute, Monoprix, BHV/Marais.

The firm achieved a turnover of €4.58 billion and employs 14000 people. 

Galeries Lafayette launched Paris Haussman department store in 1912 and in 1916, the company opened the first Galeries Lafayette, the well-known departmental store in Nice. 

In 1932, the company launched the retail chain Monoprix which offers food, drinks, household & personal care as well as clothing. 

The company also acquired Aux Dames de France, a chain of departmental stores, in 1985.

In 2008, the company also launched Citynove, an asset management company which handles the real estate of the group.

In 2009, Galeries Lafayette launched in Dubai and by 2013, the company opened stores in China and Indonesia. 

In 2014, Galeries Lafayette Group bought shares in Carrefour group and also launched Lafayette Gourmet which specialises in high quality food items.

In 2016, the company acquired BazarChic, an online store  in 2016.

Furthermore, Galeries Lafayette also launched the Lafayette Anticipations Corporate Foundation in 2018. The foundation is responsible for exhibitions and events. Galeries Lafayette also started the Go for Good movement which supports sustainable fashion.