🇺🇸 American brands owned by French companies 🇫🇷
36 brands that originated in the United States are owned today by 16 companies headquartered in France, led by L'Oréal, EssilorLuxottica and Lagardère.
L'Oréal (10)
EssilorLuxottica (7)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnette | Eyewear | 1999 | — |
| Oakley | Eyewear | 2007 | — |
| Oliver Peoples | Eyewear | 2007 | — |
| Ralph Lauren Eyewear | Eyewear | 2007 | — |
| Ray-Ban | Eyewear | 1999 | — |
| Sunglass Hut | General merchandise own brands | 2001 | — |
| Supreme | Casual & denim | 2024 | — |
Lagardère (3)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hachette Book Group | Book publishers | — | — |
| Little, Brown | Book publishers | — | — |
| Workman Publishing | Book publishers | 2021 | — |
Danone (3)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Delight | Plant-based dairy | 2017 | Apr 2017 |
| Oikos | Yogurt | — | — |
| Silk | Plant-based dairy | 2017 | Apr 2017 |
Lactalis (2)
Groupe SEB (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Clad | Kitchenware & small appliances | 2004 | Jul 2004 |
Savencia Fromage & Dairy (1)
CMA CGM (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| APL | Container & bulk shipping | — | — |
Expanscience (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babo Botanicals | Baby & child toiletries | 2018 | — |
Saint-Gobain (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| CertainTeed | Building materials | — | — |
Accor (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont | Luxury hotels | 2016 | — |
Europcar Mobility Group (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Rent A Car | Car rental | — | — |
PAI Partners (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked Juice | Juice & juice drinks | 2022 | — |
Ubisoft (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Six | Video games | — | — |
LVMH (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany & Co. | Jewellery & watches | 2021 | Jan 2021 |
Rémy Cointreau (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westland | Whisky & bourbon | 2017 | Jan 2017 |