Christian Dior was founded in 1946 in Paris, France by Christian Dior. It has 160 boutiques globally and is a major player in the luxury goods industry. In 2008, Christian Dior had revenues of €17.93 billion and net profits of €796 million. It has a diverse portfolio of products including clothing, perfumes, cosmetics, leather goods, wines and spirits. Christian Dior is owned 42.4% by LVMH, the world's largest luxury group. It faces competition from other luxury brands like Chanel but has opportunities for growth in emerging markets through localized strategies.