French Connection

Well, it all has to do with what I call the French Connection -- otherwise called the "French Paradox".

What's This About Resveratrol? 2009

But high street fashion chain French Connection fell 3½ to 71½p.

Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011

Going forward, French Connection will focus on its 123 stores and concessions in the U.K. and Ireland.

For French Connection, a U-Turn Paul Sonne 2010

"With this latest restructuring move French Connection does seem to have scope to turn the corner at last, in our view," she told clients in a note Monday.

French Connection Sells Nicole Farhi Brand, Closes Most U.S. Stores Hannah Benjamin 2010

Last fall, French Connection unveiled plans to close all 21 of its Japanese stores and its underperforming stores in Northern Europe to refocus on the U.K. and Ireland.

For French Connection, a U-Turn Paul Sonne 2010

The emergence of more low-priced competitors in the British fashion market has forced midlevel retailers like French Connection to justify their higher prices – and some critics say its designs haven't lived up to their price tags.

For French Connection, a U-Turn Paul Sonne 2010

Investec Securities analyst Natalia Marisova believes French Connection should be able to deliver "a small profit" in fiscal 2011.

French Connection Sells Nicole Farhi Brand, Closes Most U.S. Stores Hannah Benjamin 2010

Last fall, French Connection unveiled plans to close all 21 of its Japanese stores and its underperforming stores in Northern Europe to refocus on the U.K. and Ireland.

For French Connection, a U-Turn Paul Sonne 2010

Meanwhile, French Connection is bristling at suggestions that its fashion moment may have passed for good.

For French Connection, a U-Turn Paul Sonne 2010

So now, in addition to curtailing its international operations, French Connection has undertaken the most far-reaching revamp of its brand in more than a decade.

For French Connection, a U-Turn Paul Sonne 2010