Francois-Henri Pinault

How Much Does Brand DNA Matter?

6 November 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

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How Much Does Brand DNA Matter?

Heritage is a key element of the luxury playbook. But in a world where newness matters more than ever, blockbuster labels like Gucci are taking a more flexible approach to brand DNA.

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How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose

11 September 2018 • By Imran Amed

The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’

How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose

The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’

Letter from the Editor

François-Henri Pinault, Virgil Abloh, Kalpona Akter and Yara Shahidi Cover the #BoF500 Print Edition

4 September 2018 • By Imran Amed

For the sixth annual BoF 500, celebrating the people shaping the global fashion industry, we focused our lens on change agents: the pioneers, disruptors, innovators and activists who are addressing fashion's most critical issues head on.

Letter from the Editor

François-Henri Pinault, Virgil Abloh, Kalpona Akter and Yara Shahidi Cover the #BoF500 Print Edition

For the sixth annual BoF 500, celebrating the people shaping the global fashion industry, we focused our lens on change agents: the pioneers, disruptors, innovators and activists who are addressing fashion's most critical issues head on.

Want a Fashion Job in Paris?

30 July 2018 • By BoF Team

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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Kering Shares Fall as Gucci Seen Weaker Than Forecast

27 July 2018 • By Reuters

27 July 2018 • By Reuters

Kering shares were down 5.9 percent at 473.40 euros as traders said sales growth at Kering's Gucci brand had come in a bit weaker than forecast.

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Kering Shares Fall as Gucci Seen Weaker Than Forecast

Kering shares were down 5.9 percent at 473.40 euros as traders said sales growth at Kering's Gucci brand had come in a bit weaker than forecast.

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Kering First-Half Sales Grow 33.9 Percent

26 July 2018 • By Reuters

26 July 2018 • By Reuters

Its recurring operating income rose 53 percent year-on-year to 1.77 billion euros with Gucci keeping up its momentum as sales at the fashion label rose by 40.1 percent.

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Kering First-Half Sales Grow 33.9 Percent

Its recurring operating income rose 53 percent year-on-year to 1.77 billion euros with Gucci keeping up its momentum as sales at the fashion label rose by 40.1 percent.

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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.

Kering and Richemont: Why a Mega-Merger Makes Sense

19 March 2018 • By Luca Solca

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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Kering to Spin Off Puma

11 January 2018 • By Chantal Fernandez

11 January 2018 • By Chantal Fernandez

The French conglomerate is spinning off the majority of its stake in the German sportswear giant as part of a long-held plan to focus purely on luxury.

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Kering to Spin Off Puma

The French conglomerate is spinning off the majority of its stake in the German sportswear giant as part of a long-held plan to focus purely on luxury.

Reflections on the Venice Effect

17 May 2017 • By Tim Blanks

Reflections on the Venice Effect

The Venice Biennale still offers the worlds of fashion and design the grandest opportunities to impress their finer selves, says Tim Blanks.