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No price hike for Hermes

Hermes International, the French maker of Kelly bags and silk scarves, will resist raising prices significantly in 2013 even as profitability may decline as the Japanese yen weakens against the euro.

While there may be some minor adjustments, “there won’t be a big movement” in the amount the Paris-based company charges customers, CEO Patrick Thomas said yesterday as Hermes reported record profitability for 2012.