Created in 1992, Lagardère is an international group with operations in more than 45 countries worldwide. It employs over 33,000 people and generated revenue of €8,942 million in 2024.
The Group focuses on two main divisions: Lagardère Publishing (Book, Partworks, Board Games and Premium Stationery) and Lagardère Travel Retail (Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion, Dining).
The Group’s business scope also comprises Lagardère News (Le Journal du Dimanche, Le JDNews, Le JDMag and the Elle brand licence) and Lagardère Radio (Europe 1, Europe 2, RFM and advertising sales brokerage).
Lagardère shares are listed on Euronext Paris.
The Lagardère group is the owner of the ELLE & ELLE DECORATION brands. Lagardère Active Enterprises is the dedicated business unit of the Lagardère group in charge of the non-media brands’ extension programs inside the ELLE International division.
ELLE is so much more than the international leading female media brand ; it is a global fashion and lifestyle brand, with more than 90 editions worldwide with ELLE (50 editions) and ELLE DECORATION (25 editions) and spin-off titles published under license. ELLE worldwide print readership is around 32 million readers per month, with over 60 digital platforms (websites and social media pages), attracting 90 million unique visitors per month and a social audience of over 122 million people.
With the non-media licensing activity (fashion, beauty, home decoration, hospitality sector, etc.), and with 200 B2B partners in 80 countries, and experience hubs, such as hotels, cafes, spas and hair salons, ELLE as a powerhouse brand reaches more than 250 million people per month.
To learn more lagardere.com / elleinternational.com
Organization
Division : Corporate and Lagardère Live
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Contacts
Constance Benqué
Managing Director Lagardère Radio, Chairman of Lagardère News, CEO ELLE International