Selective Distribution & Other Activities

Question 1

Name the five companies involved in “Selective Distribution”

Answer 1

Sephora
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
DFS (Duty Free Shoppers)
La Grande Epicerie de Paris
Starboard Cruise Services

Question 2

Italian café/pastries/restaurants

Answer 2

Cova

Question 3

Luxury properties around the world, with 46 properties in 24 countries. Established in 1976 in Italy.

Answer 3

Belmond Hotels

Roeland Vos, President & CEO

Question 4

Capital’s only theme park, located next to the Fondation Louis Vuitton

Answer 4

Jardin d’Acclimatation

Question 5

Media Companies

Answer 5

Radio Classique (#1 classical music site in France)
Le Parisien
Les Echos (French media outlet)
Connaissance des Arts (magazine of art - 11 publications each year)
Investir-le Journal de Finance (finance magazine)

Question 6

Name the founders of La Samaritaine, and in which year?

Answer 6

Founded in 1870 by Ernest Cognacq and Louise Jaÿ

Question 7

La Maison Cheval Blanc Paris has its architecture done in which style?

Answer 7

Art Deco

Question 8

La Samaritaine (the portion behind the hotel) is done in which architectural style?

Answer 8

Art Nouveau

Question 9

Aside from the Maison Cheval Blanc Paris, the reopened Samaritaine building will consist of what services?

Answer 9

96 social housing units
Offices
a Daycare/crèche
High-end shopping

Question 10

High end yacht/boat maker

Answer 10

Royal Van Lent