Kering News & Analysis

Kering Appoints Thierry Marty President of North and Southeast Asia Pacific

1 October 2021 • By Zoe Suen

Kering Appoints Thierry Marty President of North and Southeast Asia Pacific

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The Business Vision Behind Balenciaga’s ‘New Era’

29 September 2021 • By Robert Williams

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The Business Vision Behind Balenciaga’s ‘New Era’

From a couture revival to winning the Met Gala, the Kering-owned brand is white-hot. Ahead of its buzzed-about Paris Fashion Week show Saturday, CEO Cedric Charbit speaks to BoF about the strategy behind ‘new era’ Balenciaga and his plan for pushing sales to the next level.

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Luxury’s Fur Calculus: To Ban or Not to Ban?

24 September 2021 • By Sarah Kent

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Luxury’s Fur Calculus: To Ban or Not to Ban?

This week, French luxury conglomerate Kering made a commitment to go entirely fur-free, but the calculus looks different for LVMH, the world’s largest luxury group.

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Luxury’s Deal Frenzy: Who, What, Why

16 August 2021 • By Pierre Mallevays

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Luxury’s Deal Frenzy: Who, What, Why

This month’s Market Pulse breaks down the players, motivations and deal structures behind the uptick in corporate activity.

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Kering Invests in Handbag Subscription Service Cocoon

24 June 2021 • By Sarah Kent

The luxury giant’s participation in the funding round is the latest signal of its interest in exploring new business models like rental and resale.

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Kering Invests in Handbag Subscription Service Cocoon

The luxury giant’s participation in the funding round is the latest signal of its interest in exploring new business models like rental and resale.

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Why Gucci Recruited James Corden to Host a Key Comeback Campaign

21 May 2021 • By Alexandra Mondalek

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Why Gucci Recruited James Corden to Host a Key Comeback Campaign

Getting Gucci back to rapid growth will require selling to hypebeasts and grandmothers at the same time. With a fake talk show, the brand is trying to balance Alessandro Michele’s maximalist hits with more understated styles.

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Luxury’s China Report Card: Who’s Winning and Why

4 May 2021 • By Zoe Suen and Casey Hall

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Luxury’s China Report Card: Who’s Winning and Why

LVMH and Hermès saw sales surge in the first quarter of the year, buoyed by strong demand in China. What lessons can other brands learn from their strategies?

Bottega Veneta Faces Criticism for Hosting Event During Berlin Lockdown, Afterparty Investigated By Police

12 April 2021 • By Lauren Sherman

12 April 2021 • By Lauren Sherman

Bottega Veneta Faces Criticism for Hosting Event During Berlin Lockdown, Afterparty Investigated By Police

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Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga Confirmed as Fur-Free

30 March 2021 • By Rachel Deeley

30 March 2021 • By Rachel Deeley

The Kering-owned brands are among a growing number of luxury houses to phase out the material, as the industry turns to vegan alternatives, which some argue are more sustainable.

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Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga Confirmed as Fur-Free

The Kering-owned brands are among a growing number of luxury houses to phase out the material, as the industry turns to vegan alternatives, which some argue are more sustainable.

Richemont Shares Rise After Report It Rejected Kering’s Approach

22 March 2021 • By Reuters

22 March 2021 • By Reuters

Richemont Shares Rise After Report It Rejected Kering’s Approach