"With our motto: "Le Printemps, creator of unique, positive and sustainable experiences", we illustrate our vision: that of a committed, civic-minded group, respectful of its employees, the environment and its partners".
Jean-Marc Bellaiche
Group Printemps CEO
3 AXES AND 12 TOPICS FOR ENGAGEMENT
- Integrating CSR into governance, business ethics, risk prevention and management
- Energy efficiency and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
- Raw materials consumption and waste production and management
- Quality of customer, supplier and brand relations
- Traceability of raw materials and distributed products and health
- Promotion of responsible consumption (including committed brands) and service innovation
- Preservation of know-how, cultural heritage and emerging creativity
- Community support and employee involvement in social initiatives
- Health, safety and quality of life at work
- Training, human capital development and talent and workforce management
- Management/employee relations, social dialogue and responsible management practices
A pioneering, innovative Group
1908
Nearly 30 years before the Front Populaire, Printemps granted its employees a week's paid vacation.
1912
Creation of the Primavera art studio, which plays a major role in bringing the decorative arts into the home and renewing craft skills.
1926
Setting up in-house vocational training.
1936
8 years before women's right to vote, Printemps gets involved and exhibits the "Studio de la Femme Députée".
1954
Printemps raises more than 1,500,000 francs for Abbé Pierre's projects.
1972
Printemps celebrates nature and animal protection with species reintroduction and reforestation programs.
1981
Launch of major art exhibitions to promote culture to as many people as possible.
1982
With the "Défi Français" operation, Printemps is committed to promoting the influence of Made in France.
1996
Printemps donates 1% of its Christmas gift store sales to Unicef.
2004
Introduction of a Code of Business Conduct and creation of Printemps' Ethics Committee.
2007
Launch of restoration work on the facades and cupolas of Printemps Haussmann.
2009
The Group is involved with Odysséa in funding cancer prevention, research and the fight against cancer.
2012
Création de la Printemps Académie, école de formation interne pour accélérer la professionnalisation du personnel avec des formations diplômantes.
2012
Printemps is committed to working with the RoseUp Association to inform, support and defend women affected by cancer.
2017
Signing of a partnership with the Ecole de la 2nde Chance.
2018
First micro-donation campaign in all Printemps stores.
2021
Creation of the Unis-vers le beau responsable label
2021
Opening of Le 7e Ciel, the 1st floor of a department store entirely dedicated to circularity.
1882
Printemps is the first department store to set up a pension fund for its employees.
News
GROUPE PRINTEMPS SIGNS PARENTHOOD CHARTER
The Printemps Group signs the Parenthood Charter of the Observatoire de la Qualité de Vie au Travail.
LE PRINTEMPS WINS THE INCLUSIVE RECRUITER TROPHY
Le Printemps won the "Prix 2024 des Employeurs Engagés de la Ville de Paris" in the “Inclusive Recruiter” category.
LE PRINTEMPS SUPPORTS ROSEUP
Every year since 2014 on the occasion of October Rose, the Printemps Group has had the pleasure of hosting the gala dinner for RoseUp, which informs, accompanies and defends the rights ...
PRINTEMPS X ESMOD
As part of the ESMOD Talent Show, Printemps awarded the “Prix Printemps” to Nathan Vandenberghe.
PRINTEMPS PARTNERS WITH THE OR FOUNDATION ET L'IFM
In April, the 6 contributory projects developed by students at the Institut Français de la Mode as part of the IFM x Kering Sustainability Certificate were presented at the French ...
PRINTEMPS GROUP REVEALS ITS PROFESSIONAL EQUALITY INDEX
Printemps group posts for the second year running an exceptional professional equality index.
LE PRINTEMPS PATRON OF THE VILLA CAVROIS
Printemps de Lille is helping to replace the curtains at the Villa Cavrois, an architectural masterpiece designed by Robert Mallet-Stevens.
PRINTEMPS UPCYCLES ITS DECOR
As part of its commitment to a responsible approach to store design, Printemps is increasing the use of responsible materials to decorate its retail spaces with FabBRICK®.
REVOLUTIONIZING TEXTILE END-OF-LIFE WITH ECOLLANT
Le Printemps has teamed up with startup Ecollant to contribute to the goal of creating new pairs of French recycled nylon tights in a circular loop by 2026.
PRINTEMPS SUPPORTS EMMAÜS ALTERNATIVES
From January 25 to April 28, 2024, Printemps is teaming up with Emmaüs Alternatives to offer its customers a unique opportunity to support professional and social integration.
A committed Christmas at Printemps
To ensure that the whirlwind of the festive season is also a wind of generosity, Printemps is launching a microDON campaign to support La Voix de l'Enfant.
GALA ROSEUP 2023
Every year since 2014 on the occasion of October Rose, Groupe Printemps is pleased to host the gala dinner of RoseUp Association.
PINK MONTH AT PRINTEMPS
100% of donations collected during the OctoberRose microDON campaign organized by Printemps will be donated to Gustave Roussy.
THE EQUAL PAY INDEX AT PRINTEMPS
Printemps has been a pioneer in gender parity by establishing its first social benefits in 1882, including equal pay for men and women for the same position.