French businesses

French viewers are tuning in to an Arte programme exploring how Bernard Arnault built the LVMH empire, tracing his ascent from acquiring Boussac to leading the world's largest luxury group. The broadcast has sparked renewed discussion in France about Arnault's business methods, his influence in the luxury sector and the concentration of wealth behind brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior and Moët Hennessy.

A French investigation examines the wave of new protein-fortified products hitting supermarket shelves, asking whether they genuinely serve nutrition or are primarily a business opportunity for food brands. The piece looks at how manufacturers are capitalising on the protein trend and what consumers are actually getting, prompting debate about marketing claims versus real health benefits.

Most graduates of French business schools are landing their first jobs in finance and sales, according to a report by The PIE News. The findings highlight how these two sectors remain the main entry points into the labour market for business school leavers in France, shaping early career paths for new graduates.

Two exhibitions opening in Paris are exploring how fashion has evolved, drawing attention from the fashion business press. FashionNetwork reports the shows together examine the history and transformation of style, positioning the French capital once again as a centre for fashion scholarship and display. Visitors and industry watchers are expected to take interest in the dual showcasing of fashion's development.

French renewable energy developer Neoen has begun construction on a 122MW portfolio of solar photovoltaic projects in France. The portfolio includes agrivoltaic installations, which combine farming with solar generation, and floating photovoltaic arrays on water. The projects add to France's growing pipeline of dual-use solar capacity and mark a continued expansion of Neoen's domestic solar business.