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Tapestry CEO Jide Zeitlin Resigns

21 July 2020 • By Reuters

21 July 2020 • By Reuters

Zeitlin, who became company chairman in 2014 and succeeded Victor Luis as CEO in September, is the latest in a series of top-level executives to depart over the last year.

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Tapestry CEO Jide Zeitlin Resigns

Zeitlin, who became company chairman in 2014 and succeeded Victor Luis as CEO in September, is the latest in a series of top-level executives to depart over the last year.

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New York’s Shops Cautiously Reopen After Months of Lockdown

8 June 2020 • By Bloomberg

8 June 2020 • By Bloomberg

But major retail chains with stores across the US and robust e-commerce operations aren't rushing to restart.

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New York’s Shops Cautiously Reopen After Months of Lockdown

But major retail chains with stores across the US and robust e-commerce operations aren't rushing to restart.

Power Moves | Moda Operandi Names COO, Valentino Appoints CCO

6 February 2020 • By Rachel Deeley

This week, Moda Operandi hires a former Condé Nast executive for chief operating officer, while Valentino taps its first chief commercial officer from Fendi.

Power Moves | Moda Operandi Names COO, Valentino Appoints CCO

This week, Moda Operandi hires a former Condé Nast executive for chief operating officer, while Valentino taps its first chief commercial officer from Fendi.

Power Moves | CEO Changes at Balmain and Kering-Owned Brioni

19 December 2019 • By Rachel Deeley

This week, Balmain announces Massimo Piombini’s successor, while Kering appoints a group executive to the helm of Brioni.

Power Moves | CEO Changes at Balmain and Kering-Owned Brioni

This week, Balmain announces Massimo Piombini’s successor, while Kering appoints a group executive to the helm of Brioni.

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Kate Spade CEO to Leave Less Than Two Years into Job

12 December 2019 • By Reuters

12 December 2019 • By Reuters

Chief Financial Officer Joanne Crevoiserat will take over on an interim basis from Anna Bakst.

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Kate Spade CEO to Leave Less Than Two Years into Job

Chief Financial Officer Joanne Crevoiserat will take over on an interim basis from Anna Bakst.

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Does the Owner of Coach and Kate Spade Need a Plan B?

3 November 2019 • By Brian Baskin

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Does the Owner of Coach and Kate Spade Need a Plan B?

This week, everyone will be talking about Tapestry's first results since the departure of CEO Victor Luis, Richemont's latest attempt to build a soft luxury business and the early arrival of Black Friday sales.

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Tapestry's CEO Is Out. What's Next?

5 September 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Tapestry's CEO Is Out. What's Next?

Victor Luis, who abruptly exited the company Wednesday, led the recovery of Coach and the acquisitions of Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman. But investors aren't convinced that the portfolio is primed for growth.

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Tapestry Shares Tumble as Kate Spade Sales Weaken

15 August 2019 • By Reuters

15 August 2019 • By Reuters

Same-stores sales at Kate Spade have declined for at least eight quarters, prompting the company cut back on new store openings for the brand.

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Tapestry Shares Tumble as Kate Spade Sales Weaken

Same-stores sales at Kate Spade have declined for at least eight quarters, prompting the company cut back on new store openings for the brand.

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Investors Have Soured on Fashion Start-Ups. Can The RealReal Change Their Minds?

11 August 2019 • By Brian Baskin

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Investors Have Soured on Fashion Start-Ups. Can The RealReal Change Their Minds?

This week, everyone will be talking about The RealReal's first financial results as a public company, Coach and Kate Spade owner Tapestry's outlook for US retail and how volatility in China's currency affects luxury brands. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

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Tapestry Announces $1B Buyback After Beating Profit Estimates

9 May 2019 • By Reuters

9 May 2019 • By Reuters

The results come off the back of better-than-expected sales of its Coach and Kate Spade handbags, which have previously suffered from a lack of new designs and heavy discounting.

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Tapestry Announces $1B Buyback After Beating Profit Estimates

The results come off the back of better-than-expected sales of its Coach and Kate Spade handbags, which have previously suffered from a lack of new designs and heavy discounting.