Luca's Letter

What’s Next for Kering?

16 April 2018 • By Luca Solca

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Luca's Letter

What’s Next for Kering?

Should Kering sort out brands like Brioni? Go all-out to create a third blockbuster alongside Gucci and Saint Laurent? Or plug gaps in its portfolio to balance its soft-luxury skew?

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Power Moves

Power Moves | Spring Hires Media President, Balenciaga Taps Daniel Motta Mello

12 April 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

12 April 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

This week, Matthew Starker has joined Spring as president, media and original content, while Balenciaga has tapped Daniel Motta Mello to head up brand PR and communications in the Americas.

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Power Moves | Spring Hires Media President, Balenciaga Taps Daniel Motta Mello

This week, Matthew Starker has joined Spring as president, media and original content, while Balenciaga has tapped Daniel Motta Mello to head up brand PR and communications in the Americas.

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News & Analysis

The Big Luxury Houses Have $22 Billion to Invest

12 April 2018 • By Bloomberg

12 April 2018 • By Bloomberg

LVMH, Kering, Richemont and Hermès are flush with cash. Where should they invest it?

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The Big Luxury Houses Have $22 Billion to Invest

LVMH, Kering, Richemont and Hermès are flush with cash. Where should they invest it?

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News & Analysis

Kering to Sell Volcom

6 April 2018 • By Reuters

6 April 2018 • By Reuters

"In accordance with Kering's strategy to fully dedicate itself to the development of its luxury houses, Volcom no longer constitutes a core asset and Kering has initiated a disposal process," the group said in a statement.

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Kering to Sell Volcom

"In accordance with Kering's strategy to fully dedicate itself to the development of its luxury houses, Volcom no longer constitutes a core asset and Kering has initiated a disposal process," the group said in a statement.

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News & Analysis

Hedi Slimane Wins $11.5 Million From Saint Laurent

5 April 2018 • By Bloomberg

5 April 2018 • By Bloomberg

A French court ruled the designer had been underpaid by as much as €9.3 million after taxes by Saint Laurent-owner Kering for his last year of service at the brand.

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Hedi Slimane Wins $11.5 Million From Saint Laurent

A French court ruled the designer had been underpaid by as much as €9.3 million after taxes by Saint Laurent-owner Kering for his last year of service at the brand.

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Breaking News

Kering Confirms Stella McCartney Split

28 March 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

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Breaking News

Kering Confirms Stella McCartney Split

The French luxury conglomerate is selling its 50 percent share of the label back to the designer after a 17-year partnership.

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News & Analysis

Puma Sets 2022 Sales Targets to Better Rival Adidas and Nike

20 March 2018 • By Reuters

20 March 2018 • By Reuters

The German sportswear brand expects to boost underlying sales by around 10 percent each year up to 2022, bringing its profitability closer to that of its larger rivals.

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Puma Sets 2022 Sales Targets to Better Rival Adidas and Nike

The German sportswear brand expects to boost underlying sales by around 10 percent each year up to 2022, bringing its profitability closer to that of its larger rivals.

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Luca's Letter

Kering and Richemont: Why a Mega-Merger Makes Sense

19 March 2018 • By Luca Solca

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Kering and Richemont: Why a Mega-Merger Makes Sense

The two luxury conglomerates are both successful in their own right, but their best bet at building a true multi-brand, multi-category giant to rival LVMH is a merger.

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News & Analysis

Kering Refutes Tax Evasion Claims

16 March 2018 • By Reuters

16 March 2018 • By Reuters

The French luxury-goods group has responded to reports that it used a Swiss-based scheme to evade taxes on earnings from brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent.

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Kering Refutes Tax Evasion Claims

The French luxury-goods group has responded to reports that it used a Swiss-based scheme to evade taxes on earnings from brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent.

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Careers

Want a Fashion Job in Paris?

5 March 2018 • By BoF Team

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Careers

Want a Fashion Job in Paris?

The undisputed capital of fashion for more than three centuries, fashion jobs in the city of lights represent the very pinnacle of career opportunities in luxury.

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