La Samaritaine ferme ses portes le 15 juin...(10/6)

extracted from fashionmag.fr and AFP
Originally opened in 1869, La Samaritaine is one of the best-loved Paris emporia but the last 15 years have seen a drastic decline in sales. LVMH was planning to bring the store upmarket, as a showcase for its numerous designer labels such as Christian Dior and Lacroix. The store will have to undergo a renovation as it is currently not in accordance to the fire safety regulations etc. The shop will not be reopened before 2009...