Back in 1963, the Group was a building materials business under the leadership François Pinault.
Later in the mid-1990s, it entered the retail sector become a recognized leader.
The Group marked a new stage in its development with the purchase of Gucci in 1999, and thereafter built a multi-brand Luxury Goods division.
In 2007, it seized a new growth opportunity with the purchase of a controlling stake in Puma, a world leader in sport & lifestyle, further establishing the Group as a leader in global brands.