1977
Louis Vuitton had only two stores, in Paris and Nice, and about $12 million in sales in 1977.
“They did a grand total of $12 million in sales in 1977”
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Louis Vuitton
6 facts from 3 episodes, in date order. These are what speakers said on the shows, each linked to the moment it was said. They aren't independently verified.
1978
In 1978 Louis Vuitton owned only two shops, one in Paris and one in Nice.
“in 1978 there was only two Vuitton company owned shops one in Paris uh and one in Nice”
1980s
Racamier's direct-to-customer approach earned Louis Vuitton profit margins of about 40%, versus 15 to 25% operating margins for competitors.
“He was earning 40% profit margins, dramatically better than the other trunk and suitcase makers.”
1990
Under Henri Racamier, Louis Vuitton grew from two stores to 125 by 1990.
“by the time his reign was over in 1990, he had grown from two stores to 125.”
Undated
Henri Racamier made Louis Vuitton's products in France to guarantee quality and sold them in the Far East.
“manufacturing in France to guarantee exceptional quality and then selling in the far east”
Undated
Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III, was a client of both Thierry Hermès, for carriage gear, and Louis Vuitton, for luggage.
“So Napoleon III's wife, the Empress Eugenie, becomes a client of both of these men for her carriages, in the case of Hermès, and for her luggage and for her trunks.”
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