Printemps

at 64 boulevard Haussmann, Paris , 75009 France

1. Department Store

Description

Printemps is a French department store. The Printemps stores focus on beauty, lifestyle, fashion, accessories, and men's wear.HistoryPrintemps was founded in 1865, by Jules Jaluzot and Jean-Alfred Duclos. The store was designed by noted architects Jules and Paul Sédille and opened at the corner of Le Havre and Boulevard Haussmann, in Paris, France on 3 November 1865. The building was greatly expanded in 1874, and elevators from the 1867 Universal Exposition were installed. Rebuilt after a fire in 1881, the store became the first to use electric lighting, in 1888. It was also one of the first department stores with direct subway access, the Metro being connected in 1904.The policies of Printemps revolutionized retail business practices. The store marked items with set prices and eschewed the haggling based on customer appearance that had previously been standard in retail shopping. Like other, Printemps used the economies of scale to provide high quality goods at prices that the expanding middle class could afford. They also pioneered the idea of discount sales to clear out dated stocks, and later the use of window models to display the latest fashions. Printemps was noted for its branding innovations as well, handing out bouquets of violets on the first day of each Spring and championing the new Art Nouveau style, with its nature inspired motifs.

Opening time

• Thursdays: 09:35- 20:00

Company Rating

2303 FB users likes Printemps, set it to 29 position in Likes Rating for Paris, France in Organization category

Summary

Printemps is Paris based place and this enity listed in Department Store category. Located at 64 boulevard Haussmann 75009. Contact phone number of Printemps: 01 42 82 50 00