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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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Luxury

Burberry Warns of Dire Sales Slump as Coronavirus Spreads

The British luxury giant had previously flagged a significant hit to sales in China, but the pandemic's spread to Western markets has worsened its outlook, with fourth quarter comparable retail sales now expected to be down 30 percent.

Luxury

Burberry Warns of Dire Sales Slump as Coronavirus Spreads

The British luxury giant had previously flagged a significant hit to sales in China, but the pandemic's spread to Western markets has worsened its outlook, with fourth quarter comparable retail sales now expected to be down 30 percent.


Retail

Retailers, Pressured to Shutter Stores, Face a Moral Dilemma

Consumer backlash against big brands that continue to operate their stores is mounting as efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic increase. But some critics are asking them to go one step further and halt e-commerce as well.

Retail

Retailers, Pressured to Shutter Stores, Face a Moral Dilemma

Consumer backlash against big brands that continue to operate their stores is mounting as efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic increase. But some critics are asking them to go one step further and halt e-commerce as well.


Marketing

How to Talk to Customers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Brands must look for creative, cost-efficient and sensitive ways to communicate during this difficult time.

Marketing

How to Talk to Customers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Brands must look for creative, cost-efficient and sensitive ways to communicate during this difficult time.


Luxury

Luxury Brands Burn Unsold Goods. What Should They Do Instead?

The luxury industry’s habit of destroying end-of-season leftovers is under threat, thanks to a consumer backlash and increasing government regulations. BoF uncovers the best solutions.

Luxury

Luxury Brands Burn Unsold Goods. What Should They Do Instead?

The luxury industry’s habit of destroying end-of-season leftovers is under threat, thanks to a consumer backlash and increasing government regulations. BoF uncovers the best solutions.


Retail

Coronavirus Is Already Changing How People Shop. Here's How.

Any disruption to regular consumer habits will exacerbate existing challenges in the retail sector, analysts say.

Retail

Coronavirus Is Already Changing How People Shop. Here's How.

Any disruption to regular consumer habits will exacerbate existing challenges in the retail sector, analysts say.


Financial Markets

Coronavirus Wipes Four Months of Gains off SLI

The Savigny Luxury Index went into meltdown this month, with no single company posting gains, as the coronavirus edged closer to becoming a global pandemic.

Financial Markets

Coronavirus Wipes Four Months of Gains off SLI

The Savigny Luxury Index went into meltdown this month, with no single company posting gains, as the coronavirus edged closer to becoming a global pandemic.


Luxury

2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury

BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.

Luxury

2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury

BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.


Luxury

Kering Halts Spending in China on Coronavirus Fears

The luxury conglomerate remained upbeat about longer-term prospects as it beat fourth-quarter sales forecasts.

Luxury

Kering Halts Spending in China on Coronavirus Fears

The luxury conglomerate remained upbeat about longer-term prospects as it beat fourth-quarter sales forecasts.


China

Everything Fashion Brands Need to Know About the Coronavirus

Crisis management and contingency planning should be top of the agenda, as the coronavirus' ripple effect continues to impact people and businesses around the world.

China

Everything Fashion Brands Need to Know About the Coronavirus

Crisis management and contingency planning should be top of the agenda, as the coronavirus' ripple effect continues to impact people and businesses around the world.


Luxury

Luxury Stocks Hit on New China Virus Fears

$15 billion was wiped off the luxury sector's market value on fears the coronavirus outbreak could hurt sales.

Luxury

Luxury Stocks Hit on New China Virus Fears

$15 billion was wiped off the luxury sector's market value on fears the coronavirus outbreak could hurt sales.