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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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Gucci CEO Said to Exit Amid Kering Shakeup

Kering deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini is set to replace Stefano Cantino at the helm of the troubled Italian megabrand, sources said, as new group chief executive Luca de Meo moves quickly to shake up the French conglomerate’s senior ranks.

Luxury

Gucci CEO Said to Exit Amid Kering Shakeup

Kering deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini is set to replace Stefano Cantino at the helm of the troubled Italian megabrand, sources said, as new group chief executive Luca de Meo moves quickly to shake up the French conglomerate’s senior ranks.


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Balenciaga Launches New Fine Fragrance Collection

Inspired by an original perfume created in the 1940s and long discontinued, the 10-piece collection will be available to purchase on Sept. 10 from select Balenciaga boutiques.

Beauty

Balenciaga Launches New Fine Fragrance Collection

Inspired by an original perfume created in the 1940s and long discontinued, the 10-piece collection will be available to purchase on Sept. 10 from select Balenciaga boutiques.


Luxury

Inside Kering’s Changing of the Guard

A $24 million welcome bonus was in focus as new CEO Luca de Meo took the reins from François-Henri Pinault. Improving performance will require tough choices to ‘reduce our costs, reduce our debt, and where necessary, rationalise, reorganise, reposition some of our brands,’ de Meo said.

Luxury

Inside Kering’s Changing of the Guard

A $24 million welcome bonus was in focus as new CEO Luca de Meo took the reins from François-Henri Pinault. Improving performance will require tough choices to ‘reduce our costs, reduce our debt, and where necessary, rationalise, reorganise, reposition some of our brands,’ de Meo said.


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Gucci Owner’s Fortunes Rest on Heir Letting CEO Do His Job

A key question for investors is whether Francois-Henri Pinault will give his successor leeway to clean up Kering’s mess.

Luxury

Gucci Owner’s Fortunes Rest on Heir Letting CEO Do His Job

A key question for investors is whether Francois-Henri Pinault will give his successor leeway to clean up Kering’s mess.


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The Great Fashion Reset | When Will Luxury Bounce Back?

Persistent economic pressures in the key China and US markets are likely to complicate the industry’s efforts to turn things around. That doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities to seize.

Luxury

The Great Fashion Reset | When Will Luxury Bounce Back?

Persistent economic pressures in the key China and US markets are likely to complicate the industry’s efforts to turn things around. That doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities to seize.


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Opinion: Undoing Kering Property Bets May Dent Foundations

A fire sale could erode value further, Yawen Chen writes.

Luxury

Opinion: Undoing Kering Property Bets May Dent Foundations

A fire sale could erode value further, Yawen Chen writes.


Luxury

Valentino Names Riccardo Bellini CEO With Kering Deal At Stake

After taking the helm of parent company Mayhoola earlier this year, the former Margiela and Chloé chief will now focus on turning around the Qatari-owned group’s biggest brand.

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Valentino Names Riccardo Bellini CEO With Kering Deal At Stake

After taking the helm of parent company Mayhoola earlier this year, the former Margiela and Chloé chief will now focus on turning around the Qatari-owned group’s biggest brand.


Luxury

Bag Charms Selling for $1,000 Are Retail’s Next Little Luxury

Tapping into the viral bag charm craze is ‘sensibly opportunistic’ for luxury companies that might as well ‘make some money off the back of it,’ said Neil Saunders, managing director at analytics firm GlobalData.

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Bag Charms Selling for $1,000 Are Retail’s Next Little Luxury

Tapping into the viral bag charm craze is ‘sensibly opportunistic’ for luxury companies that might as well ‘make some money off the back of it,’ said Neil Saunders, managing director at analytics firm GlobalData.


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A Letter to Kering’s New CEO

Incoming chief executive Luca De Meo needs to urgently tackle two problems, debt levels and management structure, writes Luca Solca.

Luxury

A Letter to Kering’s New CEO

Incoming chief executive Luca De Meo needs to urgently tackle two problems, debt levels and management structure, writes Luca Solca.


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Gucci Sales Plunge 25% as Kering Woes Continue

The French conglomerate reported plummeting second-quarter sales at flagship Gucci as the brand gears up for its second creative revamp in three years. Group sales tumbled 15 percent.

Luxury

Gucci Sales Plunge 25% as Kering Woes Continue

The French conglomerate reported plummeting second-quarter sales at flagship Gucci as the brand gears up for its second creative revamp in three years. Group sales tumbled 15 percent.