PARIS — It was the ceiling that sealed the deal for Arthur Gerbi when selecting the location for the second outpost of the famous Marais retailer Merci. He had been looking for a “sparring partner” ...

Ten years ago the concept store Merci took Paris by storm with a cool vibe, ever-changing displays, multiple brands, and a restaurant and café. It quickly became a must-visit for anyone interested in ...

“We think of ourselves as post-luxury,” says the chief executive of the French boutique’s new lifestyle-shopping outpost. By Tina Isaac-Goizé Reporting from Paris Merci has introduced an encore. Just ...