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Hermès Predicts 10% Growth In Sales Next Year

After raising its full year forecast to between 15% and 16%, the French luxury goods group has unveiled that it expects sales growth of 10% through 2012. Chief executive Patrick Thomas said he was “optimistic” despite a tough economic climate, claiming that consumers favour strong brands in times of uncertainty.

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