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Ralph Lauren

Fiche documentée couvrant 15 controverses, dont « Fondation de l'entreprise Ralph Lauren » et « Développement de Polo comme marque lifestyle mondiale ».

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Profile No. 4764 · Updated on 26 September 2026

15Documented controversies
10Sources
0Formal charge · all time
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I. Documented controversies

01

2026

Poursuite d'une structure de gouvernance avec le fondateur comme Executive Chairman et Patrice Louvet comme CEO

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Not yet available in English — French original shown.

En 2026, Ralph Lauren reste Executive Chairman et Chief Creative Officer tandis que Patrice Louvet exerce la fonction de President et CEO.

State of the evidence
Regulatory filing
Legal status — source text
Not applicable

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    U.S. SECRalph Lauren Fiscal 2026 Form 10-KRegulatory filingHigh reliability

Last verified: 22 September 2026

02

2020-2022

Plan de réalignement stratégique avec réduction de la main-d'œuvre et rationalisation immobilière

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Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Le groupe lance un plan visant à réduire ses effectifs mondiaux, consolider bureaux et centres de distribution, fermer certains magasins et recentrer son portefeuille.

State of the evidence
Regulatory filing
Legal status — source text
Not applicable
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    U.S. SECRalph Lauren Form 10-Q — Fiscal 2021 Strategic Realignment PlanRegulatory filingHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    U.S. SEC / Ralph LaurenRalph Lauren Strategic Realignment UpdateRegulatory filingHigh reliability

Last verified: 22 September 2026

03

2020-2021

Passage de Chaps à un modèle entièrement licencié

Status not specified

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Ralph Lauren décide de transférer Chaps vers un modèle entièrement sous licence afin de se concentrer sur ses marques cœur et réduire son exposition directe aux grands magasins nord-américains.

State of the evidence
Regulatory filing
Legal status — source text
completed
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    U.S. SECRalph Lauren Form 10-Q — Fiscal 2021 Strategic Realignment PlanRegulatory filingHigh reliability

Last verified: 22 September 2026

04

2021

Vente de Club Monaco à Regent

Status not specified

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Ralph Lauren cède Club Monaco à Regent après environ vingt-deux ans de détention.

Legal status — source text
completed
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    Ralph Lauren CorporationRalph Lauren Announces Sale of Club Monaco to RegentHigh reliability

Last verified: 22 September 2026

05

mars 2020

Fermeture temporaire des magasins nord-américains pendant la pandémie

No legal proceedings

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Ralph Lauren ferme temporairement ses magasins d'Amérique du Nord à compter du 18 mars 2020, tout en maintenant initialement le salaire standard des employés concernés.

Legal status — source text
Not applicable
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    U.S. SEC / Ralph LaurenRalph Lauren Announces COVID-19-Related Temporary Store Closures in North AmericaRegulatory filingHigh reliability

Last verified: 22 September 2026

06

juillet 2017

Patrice Louvet devient President et CEO

Status not specified

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Patrice Louvet prend les fonctions de President et CEO de Ralph Lauren Corporation.

State of the evidence
Regulatory filing
Legal status — source text
completed

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    U.S. SECRalph Lauren Fiscal 2026 Form 10-KRegulatory filingHigh reliability

Last verified: 22 September 2026

07

novembre 2015

Ralph Lauren quitte le poste de CEO mais reste Executive Chairman et Chief Creative Officer

Status not specified

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Ralph Lauren abandonne la fonction de CEO tout en conservant la présidence exécutive et la direction créative.

State of the evidence
Regulatory filing
Legal status — source text
completed

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    U.S. SECRalph Lauren Fiscal 2026 Form 10-KRegulatory filingHigh reliability

Last verified: 22 September 2026

08

22 avril 2013

Accords de non-poursuite SEC et DOJ dans le dossier FCPA argentin

No legal proceedings

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Ralph Lauren conclut des accords de non-poursuite: plus de 700 000 dollars de restitution/intérêts à la SEC et une pénalité pénale de 882 000 dollars au DOJ.

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    U.S. SECSEC Announces Non-Prosecution Agreement With Ralph Lauren Corporation Involving FCPA MisconductRegulatory authorityHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    U.S. Department of JusticeRalph Lauren Corporation Resolves FCPA Investigation and Agrees to Pay $882,000 Monetary PenaltyRegulatory authorityHigh reliability

Last verified: 22 September 2026

09

2005-2009

Versements illicites par la filiale argentine à des responsables douaniers

Status not specified

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

La filiale argentine effectue, via un courtier en douane, des paiements et cadeaux totalisant environ 593 000 dollars afin d'obtenir des dédouanements irréguliers et d'éviter certaines inspections.

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    U.S. SECSEC Announces Non-Prosecution Agreement With Ralph Lauren Corporation Involving FCPA MisconductRegulatory authorityHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    U.S. SEC / DOJ filingRalph Lauren Corporation Non-Prosecution AgreementHigh reliability

Last verified: 22 September 2026

10

2000

Lancement de Polo.com

No legal proceedings

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Ralph Lauren lance Polo.com comme expérience combinant contenu éditorial, présentation des collections et commerce électronique.

Legal status — source text
Not applicable
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    Ralph LaurenThe World of Ralph Lauren TimelineHigh reliability

Last verified: 22 September 2026

11

avril-mai 1999

Acquisition de Club Monaco

Status not specified

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Une filiale de Polo Ralph Lauren acquiert l'ensemble de Club Monaco pour environ 51 millions de dollars en numéraire, hors dette assumée.

State of the evidence
Regulatory filing
Legal status — source text
completed
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    Ralph Lauren / SEC filing archivePolo Ralph Lauren acquisition disclosure — Club MonacoRegulatory filingHigh reliability

Last verified: 22 September 2026

12

juin 1997

Constitution de Ralph Lauren Corporation au Delaware

No legal proceedings

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

La société cotée moderne est constituée au Delaware en juin 1997.

State of the evidence
Regulatory filing
Legal status — source text
Not applicable
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    U.S. SECRalph Lauren Fiscal 2026 Form 10-KRegulatory filingHigh reliability

Last verified: 22 September 2026

13

1997

Introduction en bourse au NYSE

Status not specified

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Ralph Lauren Corporation devient une société cotée au New York Stock Exchange.

State of the evidence
Regulatory filing
Legal status — source text
completed
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    U.S. SECRalph Lauren Fiscal 2026 Form 10-KRegulatory filingHigh reliability

Last verified: 22 September 2026

14

années 1970-1990

Développement de Polo comme marque lifestyle mondiale

No legal proceedings

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Ralph Lauren élargit progressivement Polo du vêtement masculin à des lignes femme, enfant, maison et accessoires, construisant un modèle lifestyle multicanal.

Legal status — source text
Not applicable
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    Ralph LaurenThe World of Ralph Lauren TimelineHigh reliability

Last verified: 22 September 2026

15

1967

Fondation de l'entreprise Ralph Lauren

No legal proceedings

Not yet available in English — French original shown.

Ralph Lauren fonde son entreprise en 1967, à l'origine d'un groupe mondial de lifestyle et de luxe.

State of the evidence
Regulatory filing
Legal status — source text
Not applicable

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    U.S. SECRalph Lauren Fiscal 2026 Form 10-KRegulatory filingHigh reliability

Last verified: 22 September 2026

II. Constellation of documented links

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List of documented links
  1. Mars1 reference
    • Mentioned in “Fermeture temporaire des magasins nord-américains pendant la pandémie” — Ralph Lauren's profile cites Mars.
  2. Progressive1 reference
    • Mentioned in “Développement de Polo comme marque lifestyle mondiale” — Ralph Lauren's profile cites Progressive.

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