The company's purpose is to trade in men's, women's and children's clothing, as well as accessories in general, leather goods and luggage, cosmetics and optics, jewelry, furniture and household items, flowers, flower arrangements, gift items, books, marketing and publishing products in general, electronics and information technology. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, represent third parties and conclude all transactions and agreements that promote the company's purpose or directly or indirectly fall within the company's business area. The company may secure financing for itself or for third parties, as well as enter into guarantees and similar legal transactions for the benefit of associated companies or third parties. The company may acquire, hold, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also acquire, sell and use patents, licenses and other intellectual property in Switzerland and abroad.