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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

Can Kering Grow and Be Sustainable at the Same Time?

The luxury giant is an industry leader in efforts to operate in a more environmentally-responsible manner, but still plays a balancing act between business growth and sustainability.

Sustainability

Can Kering Grow and Be Sustainable at the Same Time?

The luxury giant is an industry leader in efforts to operate in a more environmentally-responsible manner, but still plays a balancing act between business growth and sustainability.


Luxury

At Kering and LVMH, Corporate Branding Goes Beyond the Logo

In an effort to earn the respect of demanding consumers and woo potential employees, fashion's biggest conglomerates are wrapping their portfolios in a unifying set of corporate principles.

Luxury

At Kering and LVMH, Corporate Branding Goes Beyond the Logo

In an effort to earn the respect of demanding consumers and woo potential employees, fashion's biggest conglomerates are wrapping their portfolios in a unifying set of corporate principles.


News & Analysis

Italy Could Use Gucci Tax Deal in Bid to Avoid EU Penalty

With the EU firing a warning shot at the country for running up high debt, Rome may cite Kering's recent $1.4 billion tax-dispute payment as evidence it can get its house in order.

News & Analysis

Italy Could Use Gucci Tax Deal in Bid to Avoid EU Penalty

With the EU firing a warning shot at the country for running up high debt, Rome may cite Kering's recent $1.4 billion tax-dispute payment as evidence it can get its house in order.


News & Analysis

Why Most Luxury Brands Still Hire Underage Models

While Kering moved to ban all models under 18, some of the biggest fashion companies haven’t followed suit.

News & Analysis

Why Most Luxury Brands Still Hire Underage Models

While Kering moved to ban all models under 18, some of the biggest fashion companies haven’t followed suit.


Sustainability

What’s Stopping the Fashion Industry From Agreeing on Climate Action?

LVMH won't be participating in a new climate initiative spearheaded by rival Kering — the latest example of the challenge the industry faces in setting common goals to tackle major systemic issues.

Sustainability

What’s Stopping the Fashion Industry From Agreeing on Climate Action?

LVMH won't be participating in a new climate initiative spearheaded by rival Kering — the latest example of the challenge the industry faces in setting common goals to tackle major systemic issues.


Sustainability

Kering Tapped by French President to Unite Brands Behind Sustainability Goals

Emmanuel Macron has called upon Chief Executive François-Henri Pinault to unify the sector.

Sustainability

Kering Tapped by French President to Unite Brands Behind Sustainability Goals

Emmanuel Macron has called upon Chief Executive François-Henri Pinault to unify the sector.


News & Analysis

Kering Pledges to Hire Only Over-18 Models

From 2020 onwards, the French group will only hire models aged over 18 to represent adults and wear adult clothing at fashion shows and photo sessions.

News & Analysis

Kering Pledges to Hire Only Over-18 Models

From 2020 onwards, the French group will only hire models aged over 18 to represent adults and wear adult clothing at fashion shows and photo sessions.


Sustainability

In Search of a Business Case for Sustainability

Sustainable operating practices can generate sustainable profit, but the upfront investment required is a barrier to progress. As fashion insiders descend on Copenhagen for the industry’s annual sustainability gathering, BoF investigates.

Sustainability

In Search of a Business Case for Sustainability

Sustainable operating practices can generate sustainable profit, but the upfront investment required is a barrier to progress. As fashion insiders descend on Copenhagen for the industry’s annual sustainability gathering, BoF investigates.


News & Analysis

Kering to Push Stricter Animal Welfare Standard Worldwide

The group's Animal Welfare Standards support prohibiting intensive farming and the use of sub-therapeutic antibiotic treatments.

News & Analysis

Kering to Push Stricter Animal Welfare Standard Worldwide

The group's Animal Welfare Standards support prohibiting intensive farming and the use of sub-therapeutic antibiotic treatments.


Financial Markets

Kering to Pay €1.25 Billion Tax Settlement

The settlement with the Italian revenue agency relating to Gucci and Swiss subsidiary Luxury Goods International SA requires the French group to pay €897 million in additional taxes, along with further payment for penalties and interest, for a total of €1.25 billion.

Financial Markets

Kering to Pay €1.25 Billion Tax Settlement

The settlement with the Italian revenue agency relating to Gucci and Swiss subsidiary Luxury Goods International SA requires the French group to pay €897 million in additional taxes, along with further payment for penalties and interest, for a total of €1.25 billion.