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Luxury

Luxury Superweek: Q1 Sales and Kering’s Strategy Reveal

This week, LVMH, Kering and Hermès report Q1 results, Kering hosts a capital markets day in Florence, and Pucci shows in Sicily.

Luxury

Luxury Superweek: Q1 Sales and Kering’s Strategy Reveal

This week, LVMH, Kering and Hermès report Q1 results, Kering hosts a capital markets day in Florence, and Pucci shows in Sicily.


Luxury

As De Beers Bid Deadline Looms, Botswana Pushes for Control

The government of Botswana — which owns 15 percent of the iconic diamond firm — is seeking to boost that stake beyond half the company.

Luxury

As De Beers Bid Deadline Looms, Botswana Pushes for Control

The government of Botswana — which owns 15 percent of the iconic diamond firm — is seeking to boost that stake beyond half the company.


Marketing

Why Instagram’s Shoppable Reels May Be Too Little, Too Late

The tech giant is finally allowing creators to earn affiliate commissions through its in-app product tags. But with so many other influencer monetisation platforms on the market, it faces stiff competition for adoption.

Marketing

Why Instagram’s Shoppable Reels May Be Too Little, Too Late

The tech giant is finally allowing creators to earn affiliate commissions through its in-app product tags. But with so many other influencer monetisation platforms on the market, it faces stiff competition for adoption.


Sports

The Moment of Truth for the Athlete Endorser is Here

The chaotic shape of the sportswear market may be reshaping the way brands deal with the athletes they work with.

Sports

The Moment of Truth for the Athlete Endorser is Here

The chaotic shape of the sportswear market may be reshaping the way brands deal with the athletes they work with.


Beauty

Can Scents Be Supplements?

Niche scent house Initio Parfums Privés is in the business of triggering joy with a brand new offering of functional fragrances, as a number of other perfume labels also use neuroscience as a niche.

Beauty

Can Scents Be Supplements?

Niche scent house Initio Parfums Privés is in the business of triggering joy with a brand new offering of functional fragrances, as a number of other perfume labels also use neuroscience as a niche.


Sports

South Africa’s Old School Is Taking on the Global Athleisure Market

The clothing startup is riding a wave of interest in throwback team jerseys and looking to break out of its home market through partnerships with sports giants such as the NBA.

Sports

South Africa’s Old School Is Taking on the Global Athleisure Market

The clothing startup is riding a wave of interest in throwback team jerseys and looking to break out of its home market through partnerships with sports giants such as the NBA.


Retail

Is the Future of Shopping Hiding Inside Luxury Hotels?

As fashion brands race to ink hotel tie-ups, MML Hospitality is reversing the formula, expanding luxury boutique ByGeorge into new markets through placement in its properties and operating the retail floor with a true concierge mindset.

Retail

Is the Future of Shopping Hiding Inside Luxury Hotels?

As fashion brands race to ink hotel tie-ups, MML Hospitality is reversing the formula, expanding luxury boutique ByGeorge into new markets through placement in its properties and operating the retail floor with a true concierge mindset.


Luxury

Dolce & Gabbana Co-Founder Resigned as Chair

The company confirmed the resignation, saying it had ‘no impact whatsoever on the creative activities carried out by Stefano Gabbana.’ According to sources, the mogul is considering options for his roughly 40-percent stake in the Italian fashion brand ahead of negotiations with creditors.

Luxury

Dolce & Gabbana Co-Founder Resigned as Chair

The company confirmed the resignation, saying it had ‘no impact whatsoever on the creative activities carried out by Stefano Gabbana.’ According to sources, the mogul is considering options for his roughly 40-percent stake in the Italian fashion brand ahead of negotiations with creditors.


Luxury

Luxury’s Q1: A Turnaround Test

In this week’s High Margin newsletter: First-quarter sales at LVMH, Kering and Hermès will take the temperature on whether luxury’s turnaround effort is translating to sales. Plus: Galeries Lafayette’s strategy, Brunello Cucinelli’s sales beat and Robert’s favourite store in France.

Luxury

Luxury’s Q1: A Turnaround Test

In this week’s High Margin newsletter: First-quarter sales at LVMH, Kering and Hermès will take the temperature on whether luxury’s turnaround effort is translating to sales. Plus: Galeries Lafayette’s strategy, Brunello Cucinelli’s sales beat and Robert’s favourite store in France.


Luxury

Brunello Cucinelli Q1 Revenue Rises 14%, Lifted By Robust Performance in the US

The high end cashmere specialist offered an early signal on the resilience of the luxury sector following the outbreak of the Middle East war.

Luxury

Brunello Cucinelli Q1 Revenue Rises 14%, Lifted By Robust Performance in the US

The high end cashmere specialist offered an early signal on the resilience of the luxury sector following the outbreak of the Middle East war.


Beauty

Does Prestige Skincare Still Matter?

This week, Priya Rao gets into it all: moisturisers and serums, the Biebers’ Rhode collab and Nykaa x Deepika Padukone.

Beauty

Does Prestige Skincare Still Matter?

This week, Priya Rao gets into it all: moisturisers and serums, the Biebers’ Rhode collab and Nykaa x Deepika Padukone.


Beauty

The New Fragrance Opportunity Is Centuries-Old

Fragrance brands like Loewe and Vyrao are capturing a burning desire for upscale incense sticks, with retailers like Violet Grey and FWRD reporting strong sales in the nascent category. Should other brands listen up, or will the trend flame out?

Beauty

The New Fragrance Opportunity Is Centuries-Old

Fragrance brands like Loewe and Vyrao are capturing a burning desire for upscale incense sticks, with retailers like Violet Grey and FWRD reporting strong sales in the nascent category. Should other brands listen up, or will the trend flame out?