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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
Technology

As Online Sales Soar, Brands Must Boost Digital Innovation

Booming e-commerce sales on Black Friday underscore the need for continued digital investment, but front-end upgrades are only the tip of the iceberg.

Technology

As Online Sales Soar, Brands Must Boost Digital Innovation

Booming e-commerce sales on Black Friday underscore the need for continued digital investment, but front-end upgrades are only the tip of the iceberg.


News & Analysis

220 Students Given Access ‘Inside LVMH’

Today, a unique talent initiative gives the most promising international students the chance to discover the range of career opportunities at LVMH, as well as an awareness of the challenges that face the luxury sector today.

News & Analysis

220 Students Given Access ‘Inside LVMH’

Today, a unique talent initiative gives the most promising international students the chance to discover the range of career opportunities at LVMH, as well as an awareness of the challenges that face the luxury sector today.


News & Analysis

LVMH to Buy Majority Stake in Germany's Rimowa For $716 Million

Alexandre Arnault, son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, will become co-chief executive officer of Rimowa alongside Dieter Morszeck, who retains his 20 percent stake in the company.

News & Analysis

LVMH to Buy Majority Stake in Germany's Rimowa For $716 Million

Alexandre Arnault, son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, will become co-chief executive officer of Rimowa alongside Dieter Morszeck, who retains his 20 percent stake in the company.


Luxury

LVMH's Digital Drive Takes Time Despite Apple Hire

Almost a year after LVMH appointed former Apple Music executive, Ian Rogers, his impact on the world's biggest luxury goods group has yet to become visible.

Luxury

LVMH's Digital Drive Takes Time Despite Apple Hire

Almost a year after LVMH appointed former Apple Music executive, Ian Rogers, his impact on the world's biggest luxury goods group has yet to become visible.


Financial Markets

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts

From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.

Financial Markets

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts

From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.


News & Analysis

Report: Berluti to Hire Haider Ackermann

Berluti is currently in talks to hire Haider Ackermann to replace Alessandro Sartori who returned to Ermenegildo Zegna in February, two sources close to the matter told Reuters.

News & Analysis

Report: Berluti to Hire Haider Ackermann

Berluti is currently in talks to hire Haider Ackermann to replace Alessandro Sartori who returned to Ermenegildo Zegna in February, two sources close to the matter told Reuters.


News & Analysis

LVMH Sells Donna Karan to G-III Apparel for $650 Million

Following rumours last week, LVMH has agreed to sell Donna Karan International Inc. to G-III Apparel Group Ltd. for an enterprise value of $650 million.

News & Analysis

LVMH Sells Donna Karan to G-III Apparel for $650 Million

Following rumours last week, LVMH has agreed to sell Donna Karan International Inc. to G-III Apparel Group Ltd. for an enterprise value of $650 million.


Beauty

What's Driving the Goldrush for Korean Beauty Brands?

South Korea’s booming beauty industry has received its second major investment in a week.

Beauty

What's Driving the Goldrush for Korean Beauty Brands?

South Korea’s booming beauty industry has received its second major investment in a week.


News & Analysis

Update: Louis Vuitton Denies Report of Nicolas Ghesquière's Impending Exit

LVMH is considering a change of creative director at Louis Vuitton, with Jonathan Anderson seen as the front-runner to replace Nicolas Ghesquière, according to Reuters. Louis Vuitton has categorically denied the rumour and clarified that Ghesquière's contract expires in November 2018.

News & Analysis

Update: Louis Vuitton Denies Report of Nicolas Ghesquière's Impending Exit

LVMH is considering a change of creative director at Louis Vuitton, with Jonathan Anderson seen as the front-runner to replace Nicolas Ghesquière, according to Reuters. Louis Vuitton has categorically denied the rumour and clarified that Ghesquière's contract expires in November 2018.


Technology

Payments Firm Klarna Adds Lyst As Client

Klarna has added online fashion start-up Lyst to its client list as it looks to compete with payments giant PayPal.

Technology

Payments Firm Klarna Adds Lyst As Client

Klarna has added online fashion start-up Lyst to its client list as it looks to compete with payments giant PayPal.


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