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Kering

Luxury group Kering owns fashion, leather goods and jewelry Houses, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, and Boucheron, among others. Founded in 1962, Kering is headquartered in Paris.

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Sustainability

Could Exotic Skins Go the Same Way as Fur?

While some companies have denounced the use of crocodile, snake and ostrich skins to make high-end leather goods, others are doubling down on the product category.

Sustainability

Could Exotic Skins Go the Same Way as Fur?

While some companies have denounced the use of crocodile, snake and ostrich skins to make high-end leather goods, others are doubling down on the product category.


Luxury

Can Kering Shake Off Gucci’s Growth Hangover?

First-quarter sales missed estimates at Gucci. The Italian mega-brand’s uneven pandemic rebound has some investors worried after years of dizzying growth.

Luxury

Can Kering Shake Off Gucci’s Growth Hangover?

First-quarter sales missed estimates at Gucci. The Italian mega-brand’s uneven pandemic rebound has some investors worried after years of dizzying growth.


Global Markets

A Cloudy Outlook for Fashion

This week, America’s exuberant travel rebound contrasted sharply with strict lockdowns in China as prospects for the global economy dimmed.

Global Markets

A Cloudy Outlook for Fashion

This week, America’s exuberant travel rebound contrasted sharply with strict lockdowns in China as prospects for the global economy dimmed.


Workplace & Talent

Who Makes a Great Fashion CEO?

This week, Versace and Alexander McQueen named new CEOs, following changes at the top of Chanel, Ferragamo and Burberry. In a sector known for favouring seasoned insiders, non-traditional picks with outside perspectives remain rare.

Workplace & Talent

Who Makes a Great Fashion CEO?

This week, Versace and Alexander McQueen named new CEOs, following changes at the top of Chanel, Ferragamo and Burberry. In a sector known for favouring seasoned insiders, non-traditional picks with outside perspectives remain rare.


Financial Markets

War and Contagion Strike Again

For luxury shares, the early 2000s offer a guide to the present moment. But this time around, things may be much worse, writes Pierre Mallevays.

Financial Markets

War and Contagion Strike Again

For luxury shares, the early 2000s offer a guide to the present moment. But this time around, things may be much worse, writes Pierre Mallevays.


China

Luxury Resale Heats Up in China

Local start-ups and a major global resale player are amping up investments in China, where policymakers and investors are betting on the circular economy.

China

Luxury Resale Heats Up in China

Local start-ups and a major global resale player are amping up investments in China, where policymakers and investors are betting on the circular economy.


Luxury

From Luxury to High Street, All Eyes On the USA

Fashion brands that looked to China to drive growth for much of the last decade are leaning into the opportunity in the United States.

Luxury

From Luxury to High Street, All Eyes On the USA

Fashion brands that looked to China to drive growth for much of the last decade are leaning into the opportunity in the United States.


Global Markets

Ukraine War: Fast Retailing Pledges to Stay in Russia

The Uniqlo owner said it will continue to operate in Russia, even international pressure in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine sees waves of companies pull out.

Global Markets

Ukraine War: Fast Retailing Pledges to Stay in Russia

The Uniqlo owner said it will continue to operate in Russia, even international pressure in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine sees waves of companies pull out.


Global Markets

Unpacking Luxury’s Response to the War in Ukraine

Whether or not brands keep doing business in Russia is largely being driven by logistical challenges rather than moral commitments.

Global Markets

Unpacking Luxury’s Response to the War in Ukraine

Whether or not brands keep doing business in Russia is largely being driven by logistical challenges rather than moral commitments.


Global Markets

Rich Russians Spend Big on Luxury to Stop Savings Melting Away

As sanctions take their toll, Russia’s wealthy are turning to luxury jewellery and watches in a bid to preserve the value of their savings.

Global Markets

Rich Russians Spend Big on Luxury to Stop Savings Melting Away

As sanctions take their toll, Russia’s wealthy are turning to luxury jewellery and watches in a bid to preserve the value of their savings.