Bernard Arnault Joins X as LVMH CEO Fights Off Rumours of Family Disunity
French newspaper Le Monde published a six-part series last week on the tycoon, including alleged tensions among his family members driven by succession.
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News & Analysis
Inditex Q1 loss, Net-a-Porter profits treble, Bulgari issues bond, China may escape, Ferraris to Versace
Inditex 1Q Net Pft Down 16%; May Trading Resilient (WSJ) "Inditex SA (ITX.MC), Europe's largest fashion retailer by revenue, Wednesday said its first
Inditex Q1 loss, Net-a-Porter profits treble, Bulgari issues bond, China may escape, Ferraris to Versace
Inditex 1Q Net Pft Down 16%; May Trading Resilient (WSJ) "Inditex SA (ITX.MC), Europe's largest fashion retailer by revenue, Wednesday said its first
News & Analysis
CEO Talk | Greg Furman, Founder and Chairman, Luxury Marketing Council
NEW YORK, United States — As the recession wears on, luxury companies are beginning to realise they will have to do more than cut costs in order to
CEO Talk | Greg Furman, Founder and Chairman, Luxury Marketing Council
NEW YORK, United States — As the recession wears on, luxury companies are beginning to realise they will have to do more than cut costs in order to
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Buyer for Hartmarx, Luxury market woes, Fashion graduates outlook, Luxury challenges, Tommy gains
British firm offers stitch in time to save Barack Obama's tailor (Guardian) "About 3,000 midwestern factory workers at Hartmarx are lobbying
Buyer for Hartmarx, Luxury market woes, Fashion graduates outlook, Luxury challenges, Tommy gains
British firm offers stitch in time to save Barack Obama's tailor (Guardian) "About 3,000 midwestern factory workers at Hartmarx are lobbying
News & Analysis
Friday Column | Japanese Luxury Fatigue
LONDON, United Kingdom — The scariest news I have recently read about luxury was in Tuesday's Financial Times. The Japanese, it seems, have stopped
Friday Column | Japanese Luxury Fatigue
LONDON, United Kingdom — The scariest news I have recently read about luxury was in Tuesday's Financial Times. The Japanese, it seems, have stopped
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Aquascutum teetering, Lower profits for Zegna, Bergdorf and Neiman share talent, Luxury here to stay, Bastian buzz
Aquascutum puts entire workforce into consultation (Drapers) "Aquascutum has put its entire workforce into consultation, fueling speculation about
Aquascutum teetering, Lower profits for Zegna, Bergdorf and Neiman share talent, Luxury here to stay, Bastian buzz
Aquascutum puts entire workforce into consultation (Drapers) "Aquascutum has put its entire workforce into consultation, fueling speculation about
The Barbie dream, Brands look East, Luxury demand in India, Insurers harm recovery, Deflation fears increase
Resilient Hermès, Analysts predict 2010 recovery, Most powerful luxury brands, Fashion's blue book
News & Analysis
Stars dazzle at Met Gala, The demise of full-price, Designers and execs look beyond the recession, Fashion goes West
A Museum Gala Where High Cheekbones and Higher Hemlines Rule (NYT) "It was noticeable change of social scenery, on Monday night, to see a fashion
Stars dazzle at Met Gala, The demise of full-price, Designers and execs look beyond the recession, Fashion goes West
A Museum Gala Where High Cheekbones and Higher Hemlines Rule (NYT) "It was noticeable change of social scenery, on Monday night, to see a fashion
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Valentino's uncertain optimism, Shrinking luxury market, Retail leadership, UK retail jobs at risk
The Fashion Forecast (Vogue.com) " Valentino Fashion Group's operating profits fell seven per cent in 2008. But, despite a difficult year, the group
Valentino's uncertain optimism, Shrinking luxury market, Retail leadership, UK retail jobs at risk
The Fashion Forecast (Vogue.com) " Valentino Fashion Group's operating profits fell seven per cent in 2008. But, despite a difficult year, the group
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India has long-term potential, Retail investors gauge, Berlin launches bonds, ABS launches lingerie
The Indian luxury dilemma, courtesy of BrandRepublic
India has long-term potential, Retail investors gauge, Berlin launches bonds, ABS launches lingerie
The Indian luxury dilemma, courtesy of BrandRepublic
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BoF Dail Digest | OECD warns, Retailers hit, London prepares, Luxury shrinks
OECD predicts 10% jobless rate for 2010 (FT) "The OECD expects advanced economies to contract by 4.3 per cent in 2009 with little or no growth
BoF Dail Digest | OECD warns, Retailers hit, London prepares, Luxury shrinks
OECD predicts 10% jobless rate for 2010 (FT) "The OECD expects advanced economies to contract by 4.3 per cent in 2009 with little or no growth
Fashion Week
London Fashion Week | Missing shoppers, bad bears, and good frocks
LONDON, United Kingdom — Last night, at a cocktail party to celebrate the opening of the Azzaro pop-up store on London's Mount Street, I bumped into
London Fashion Week | Missing shoppers, bad bears, and good frocks
LONDON, United Kingdom — Last night, at a cocktail party to celebrate the opening of the Azzaro pop-up store on London's Mount Street, I bumped into
The News in Brief
CVC Mulls Buying Stake in Jeweller APM Monaco From TPG
CVC Capital Partners is considering buying a stake in the fashion jeweller from private-equity firm TPG Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
London’s Liberty Doubles Fabric Section as Sewing Booms
The department store has more than doubled the size of its fabrics department and will host crafting classes this autumn as social media drives a surge in activities like sewing.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.