by Davide Padoa of Design International. The project site coordination was led by Miguel Fernandes and Catia Zizzi. Galeries Lafayette previously operated a store in Casablanca from the 1920s through the early 1970s. London - A branch opened in Regent Street in 1920, closing in 1972. The site is now occupied by Hamleys. Galeries Lafayette Group The Galeries Lafayette Group has its head office in Paris. The Group owns the following subsidiaries: Galeries Lafayette Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville (BHV) La Redoute Mauboussin Royal Quartz Louis Pion Nouvelles Galeries Lafayette Gourmet See also Arcaffe References External links Galeries Lafayette department stores website Galeries Lafayette Group website 1912 establishments in France Art Nouveau architecture in Paris Art Nouveau retail buildings Buildings and structures in the 9th arrondissement of Paris Retail companies established in 1912 Commercial buildings completed in 1912 Department stores of France Food halls Retail companies of France Shops in Paris Companies acquired from Jews under Nazi rule