Kering

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Gucci and Saint Laurent Face an Uphill Battle to Get Green

20 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

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Gucci and Saint Laurent Face an Uphill Battle to Get Green

Kering is leading the way in luxury’s sustainability efforts. But flashy events and nebulous supply chains are undermining the group's socially and environmentally responsible front.

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Losing Hong Kong: A Catastrophe for Luxury Retail

16 August 2019 • By BoF Team

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Losing Hong Kong: A Catastrophe for Luxury Retail

Violent clashes between pro-democracy protesters and China’s government spell long-lasting damage to the local retail sector, leaving Richemont, LVMH, Kering and others exposed. What options do brands have? BoF does the analysis.

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As Barneys Struggles, Fashion Vendors Try on Alternative Channels

13 August 2019 • By Reuters

13 August 2019 • By Reuters

The luxury retailer recently filed for bankruptcy protection, owing $1.6 million to Prada and millions to other Kering and LVMH labels.

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As Barneys Struggles, Fashion Vendors Try on Alternative Channels

The luxury retailer recently filed for bankruptcy protection, owing $1.6 million to Prada and millions to other Kering and LVMH labels.

Investors Demand More From Expensive Luxury Stocks

8 August 2019 • By Pierre Mallevays

8 August 2019 • By Pierre Mallevays

Despite most luxury companies reporting sales growth in the latest round of results, investors’ appetite has cooled, in part due to high valuations.

Investors Demand More From Expensive Luxury Stocks

Despite most luxury companies reporting sales growth in the latest round of results, investors’ appetite has cooled, in part due to high valuations.

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The Hong Kong Protests: What Brands Need to Know

30 July 2019 • By Sam Gaskin

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The Hong Kong Protests: What Brands Need to Know

As the city's retail sector braces itself for a double digit decline, Richemont, Kering and DFS are already seeing an impact.

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Sales Growth Eases at Kering's Star Gucci Brand

25 July 2019 • By Reuters

25 July 2019 • By Reuters

The slowdown, while expected, comes just as sales growth at rivals including LVMH's Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior brands leapt ahead of forecasts in the second quarter.

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Sales Growth Eases at Kering's Star Gucci Brand

The slowdown, while expected, comes just as sales growth at rivals including LVMH's Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior brands leapt ahead of forecasts in the second quarter.

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Luxury Brands Are Taking Over the Street Art Scene

23 July 2019 • By Bloomberg

23 July 2019 • By Bloomberg

Music and sportswear companies have been buying graffiti ads for several years. From Gucci to Louboutin, now, the luxury industry is getting in on the act.

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Luxury Brands Are Taking Over the Street Art Scene

Music and sportswear companies have been buying graffiti ads for several years. From Gucci to Louboutin, now, the luxury industry is getting in on the act.

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Will Luxury's Winning Streak Continue?

21 July 2019 • By Brian Baskin

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Will Luxury's Winning Streak Continue?

This week, everyone will be talking about quarterly results from LVMH, Kering and Moncler, Instagram's experiment with hiding 'likes,' and how the UK's new leader will change the Brexit outlook. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

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CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars

18 July 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

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CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars

Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.

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The Off-Piste Art Events Every Fashion Publicist Should Know

9 July 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

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The Off-Piste Art Events Every Fashion Publicist Should Know

Luxury house are popping up at lesser-known events on the art circuit to burnish their brands and connect with clients.