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Bernard Arnault

Chairman & Chief Executive, LVMH

The French business magnate controls more than 60 brands including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Givenchy and Celine.

Bernard Arnault
Luxury

Luxury Sector Posts Strong Results, but Caution Prevails

First-half results could not have been better, but warnings of a more uncertain path ahead curbed investor enthusiasm for luxury.

Luxury

Luxury Sector Posts Strong Results, but Caution Prevails

First-half results could not have been better, but warnings of a more uncertain path ahead curbed investor enthusiasm for luxury.


Luxury

Can Anyone Really Build an American LVMH?

Both Coach Inc. and Michael Kors have signalled their ambitions to build a homegrown version of the European luxury conglomerate. Can they succeed where others have failed?

Luxury

Can Anyone Really Build an American LVMH?

Both Coach Inc. and Michael Kors have signalled their ambitions to build a homegrown version of the European luxury conglomerate. Can they succeed where others have failed?


News & Analysis

Will Marc Jacobs Step Back From His Namesake Brand?

As incoming chief executive Eric Marechalle takes control of the troubled LVMH-owned brand, it's unclear how involved Mr Marc Jacobs will be in the company's turnaround strategy.

News & Analysis

Will Marc Jacobs Step Back From His Namesake Brand?

As incoming chief executive Eric Marechalle takes control of the troubled LVMH-owned brand, it's unclear how involved Mr Marc Jacobs will be in the company's turnaround strategy.


Financial Markets

LVMH Profit Grows at Fastest Rate Since 2011 as Asia Rebounds

Profit from recurring operations rose 23 percent to €3.64 billion ($4.23 billion) in the first half, the French luxury goods conglomerate reported Wednesday.

Financial Markets

LVMH Profit Grows at Fastest Rate Since 2011 as Asia Rebounds

Profit from recurring operations rose 23 percent to €3.64 billion ($4.23 billion) in the first half, the French luxury goods conglomerate reported Wednesday.


News & Analysis

Valuation Jitters Prompt Luxury Sell-Off

The Italian government’s bailout of several major banks proved the proverbial final straw and prompted a late sell-off in luxury stocks.

News & Analysis

Valuation Jitters Prompt Luxury Sell-Off

The Italian government’s bailout of several major banks proved the proverbial final straw and prompted a late sell-off in luxury stocks.


Luxury

Will Amazon Eat Fashion?

This week, the e-commerce giant took another step towards realising its ambitions in fashion, launching a new ‘try before you buy’ service, Amazon Prime Wardrobe, and a reported distribution partnership with Nike.

Luxury

Will Amazon Eat Fashion?

This week, the e-commerce giant took another step towards realising its ambitions in fashion, launching a new ‘try before you buy’ service, Amazon Prime Wardrobe, and a reported distribution partnership with Nike.


News & Analysis

Louis Vuitton in Talks to Open US Factory

LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault first floated the possibility of a factory in the the Carolinas or Texas during a January visit to New York to meet with Donald Trump.

News & Analysis

Louis Vuitton in Talks to Open US Factory

LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault first floated the possibility of a factory in the the Carolinas or Texas during a January visit to New York to meet with Donald Trump.


Luxury

Belgium Drops Case Against Arnault Business

Belgian prosecutors said they have closed an investigation into a $3.24 billion capital increase in a Belgian company owned by billionaire and LVMH chief executive Bernard Arnault.

Luxury

Belgium Drops Case Against Arnault Business

Belgian prosecutors said they have closed an investigation into a $3.24 billion capital increase in a Belgian company owned by billionaire and LVMH chief executive Bernard Arnault.


Luxury

Should Condé Nast Sell Itself?

With the demise of Style.com, the media giant has proven unable to tap the ‘tipping point’ in e-commerce. Now the same digital tsunami is coming for its core.

Luxury

Should Condé Nast Sell Itself?

With the demise of Style.com, the media giant has proven unable to tap the ‘tipping point’ in e-commerce. Now the same digital tsunami is coming for its core.


Financial Markets

LVMH Chief Raises Concerns on Global Economy

Bernard Arnault, the chairman and chief executive of LVMH, said he is optimistic about France’s new president, but worried about the state of the global economy.

Financial Markets

LVMH Chief Raises Concerns on Global Economy

Bernard Arnault, the chairman and chief executive of LVMH, said he is optimistic about France’s new president, but worried about the state of the global economy.


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