Conglomerates
The Debrief | Can Kering Fix Gucci?
Luxury editor Robert Williams joins executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young to discuss Gucci’s dramatic sales decline, leadership churn, and the broader challenges facing the luxury group Kering, as the conglomerate seeks a path to recovery.
The Debrief | Can Kering Fix Gucci?
Luxury editor Robert Williams joins executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young to discuss Gucci’s dramatic sales decline, leadership churn, and the broader challenges facing the luxury group Kering, as the conglomerate seeks a path to recovery.
Can Kering Bounce Back From Its ‘Annus Horribilis’?
The French group said it would close 50 stores to adapt to a slower market after fourth-quarter sales at flagship Gucci plunged 24 percent.
Can Kering Bounce Back From Its ‘Annus Horribilis’?
The French group said it would close 50 stores to adapt to a slower market after fourth-quarter sales at flagship Gucci plunged 24 percent.
Why Dior Needs a Change
Kim Jones is exiting the brand, with Maria Grazia Chiuri expected to follow suit in the coming months. Will a creative shakeup reinvigorate excitement for LVMH’s second-biggest brand?
Why Dior Needs a Change
Kim Jones is exiting the brand, with Maria Grazia Chiuri expected to follow suit in the coming months. Will a creative shakeup reinvigorate excitement for LVMH’s second-biggest brand?
Op-Ed | Louis Vuitton Needs Noughties Nostalgia and Taylor Swift
LVMH reported better-than-expected sales growth in the fourth quarter, but its performance lagged behind rivals like Richemont and Burberry. A Taylor Swift tie-up and nostalgic collaborations with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami may give the group a boost, writes Andrea Felsted.
Op-Ed | Louis Vuitton Needs Noughties Nostalgia and Taylor Swift
LVMH reported better-than-expected sales growth in the fourth quarter, but its performance lagged behind rivals like Richemont and Burberry. A Taylor Swift tie-up and nostalgic collaborations with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami may give the group a boost, writes Andrea Felsted.
LVMH Growth Boosts Luxury Outlook
The sector bellwether beat expectations with a 1 percent rise in fourth-quarter sales, as demand for fashion and leather goods picked up, adding to hopes the luxury market has turned a corner.
LVMH Growth Boosts Luxury Outlook
The sector bellwether beat expectations with a 1 percent rise in fourth-quarter sales, as demand for fashion and leather goods picked up, adding to hopes the luxury market has turned a corner.
LVMH and Stella McCartney Brand Part Ways
The designer is buying back LVMH’s minority stake in her namesake label but will continue to advise the group on sustainability issues.
LVMH and Stella McCartney Brand Part Ways
The designer is buying back LVMH’s minority stake in her namesake label but will continue to advise the group on sustainability issues.
Op-Ed | Why Luxury Needs Trump
Bernard Arnault’s appearance at the US President’s inauguration raised some eyebrows, but it was good business sense for the LVMH chairman, argues Andrea Felsted.
Op-Ed | Why Luxury Needs Trump
Bernard Arnault’s appearance at the US President’s inauguration raised some eyebrows, but it was good business sense for the LVMH chairman, argues Andrea Felsted.
Op-Ed | Not All of Luxury Can Glitter Like Cartier
Cartier owner Richemont has two attributes that make its recent sales performance particularly sparkling, writes Andrea Felsted.
Op-Ed | Not All of Luxury Can Glitter Like Cartier
Cartier owner Richemont has two attributes that make its recent sales performance particularly sparkling, writes Andrea Felsted.
Richemont’s Sales Soar 10%
Higher sales in the US and Europe coupled with smaller declines in China offered a tentative sign that demand for luxury goods may be recovering.
Richemont’s Sales Soar 10%
Higher sales in the US and Europe coupled with smaller declines in China offered a tentative sign that demand for luxury goods may be recovering.
Inside Luxury’s Broken Audit System
LVMH-owned Dior missed glaring problems during an assessment of working and safety conditions in its production arm in Italy last year, according to a review of unpublished court documents.
Inside Luxury’s Broken Audit System
LVMH-owned Dior missed glaring problems during an assessment of working and safety conditions in its production arm in Italy last year, according to a review of unpublished court documents.
The Best of BoF 2024: Designer Reboots and a Rocky Market
The luxury industry was under pressure in 2024 as customers pulled back on high-end purchases. Brands from Chanel to Valentino to Fendi changed their creative lineups, hoping to jump-start demand. But the struggles at Gucci and Burberry show how tricky executing a designer relaunch can be.
The Best of BoF 2024: Designer Reboots and a Rocky Market
The luxury industry was under pressure in 2024 as customers pulled back on high-end purchases. Brands from Chanel to Valentino to Fendi changed their creative lineups, hoping to jump-start demand. But the struggles at Gucci and Burberry show how tricky executing a designer relaunch can be.
LVMH’s Antoine Arnault Reveals Plans for Paris Football Club
The family behind luxury's biggest conglomerate aims to turn Paris FC into a formidable rival to Paris Saint-Germain, investing significantly in the second-tier football club alongside Red Bull.
LVMH’s Antoine Arnault Reveals Plans for Paris Football Club
The family behind luxury's biggest conglomerate aims to turn Paris FC into a formidable rival to Paris Saint-Germain, investing significantly in the second-tier football club alongside Red Bull.