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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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Financial Markets

Sales Boom at Kering, Gucci up 49 Percent

The luxury group — which houses Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Stella McCartney — said revenue rose 28.4 percent in the third quarter on a like-for-like basis, while Gucci remains its biggest profit driver.

Financial Markets

Sales Boom at Kering, Gucci up 49 Percent

The luxury group — which houses Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Stella McCartney — said revenue rose 28.4 percent in the third quarter on a like-for-like basis, while Gucci remains its biggest profit driver.


News & Analysis

Kering Puma Deal Likely in 2018, Say Bankers

As part of a long-held pledge to become a pure luxury player, Kering is expected to pursue a dual track IPO-auction to spin off Puma next year, not before, according to investment bankers in Paris and London.

News & Analysis

Kering Puma Deal Likely in 2018, Say Bankers

As part of a long-held pledge to become a pure luxury player, Kering is expected to pursue a dual track IPO-auction to spin off Puma next year, not before, according to investment bankers in Paris and London.


Sustainability

Fashion Needs an Open-Source Sustainability Solution

Fashion brands are treating sustainability with new seriousness, but only an open source approach will move the entire industry forward.

Sustainability

Fashion Needs an Open-Source Sustainability Solution

Fashion brands are treating sustainability with new seriousness, but only an open source approach will move the entire industry forward.


Luxury

Gucci Bans Fur: ‘It’s Not Modern’

The Kering-owned megabrand lends heft to a growing chorus of luxury companies going fur-free.

Luxury

Gucci Bans Fur: ‘It’s Not Modern’

The Kering-owned megabrand lends heft to a growing chorus of luxury companies going fur-free.


Sustainability

China’s Sustainable Fashion Paradox

Sustainability is moving up the agenda of the Chinese government as the country's people say they care more about it. So why does the local fashion industry seem so disinterested?

Sustainability

China’s Sustainable Fashion Paradox

Sustainability is moving up the agenda of the Chinese government as the country's people say they care more about it. So why does the local fashion industry seem so disinterested?


Financial Markets

Artemis Launches Kering €375 Million Convertible Bond Offer

The bond offer from Francois Pinault's family holding company will give investors exposure to shares in Pinault's luxury goods group Kering.

Financial Markets

Artemis Launches Kering €375 Million Convertible Bond Offer

The bond offer from Francois Pinault's family holding company will give investors exposure to shares in Pinault's luxury goods group Kering.


Sustainability

Social Goods | Levis' Social Responsibility, Can Chinese Manufacturers Ever Be Green?

This week, Levi's starts initiative to improve life for garment workers, while China renews its focus on building a sustainable garment industry.

Sustainability

Social Goods | Levis' Social Responsibility, Can Chinese Manufacturers Ever Be Green?

This week, Levi's starts initiative to improve life for garment workers, while China renews its focus on building a sustainable garment industry.


News & Analysis

LVMH and Kering Join Forces to Ban Underweight and Underage Models

The two conglomerates said they had signed a charter for "the well-being of models" that also forbids using girls under the age of 16 to pose as adults for shows or shoots.

News & Analysis

LVMH and Kering Join Forces to Ban Underweight and Underage Models

The two conglomerates said they had signed a charter for "the well-being of models" that also forbids using girls under the age of 16 to pose as adults for shows or shoots.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Kate Phelan Exits Topshop, Kering Hires From Apple

This week, Topshop's creative director Kate Phelan steps down, while Kering-owned Ulysse Nardin names Patrick Pruniaux its new chief executive.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Kate Phelan Exits Topshop, Kering Hires From Apple

This week, Topshop's creative director Kate Phelan steps down, while Kering-owned Ulysse Nardin names Patrick Pruniaux its new chief executive.


Luxury

Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?

As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But optimising a luxury portfolio must be about selling as well as buying.

Luxury

Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?

As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But optimising a luxury portfolio must be about selling as well as buying.