The paper was established as a four-page monthly publication under Les Echos de l'Exportation by brothers Robert and Émile Servan-Schreiber in 1908. Becoming weekly in 1913, Les Echos de l'Exportation printed 5,000 copies. The newspaper ceased publication during the First World War. It reappeared at the war's end under Les Echos. In 1928, Les Echos became a daily newspaper. It became an authoritative newspaper for economic circles in 1937. It was suspended in 1939. Les Echos resumed its activities in 1945, with relevant topics for this time, such as textiles and mechanics. More information...
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