Luxury
Authentic Brands acquires Vince brand intellectual property
The US-based brand management company has entered into an agreement with Vince Holding Corp to acquire Vince brand intellectual property, expanding this way its luxury portfolio
Ferragamo reports a weak first quarter
The luxury group reported a 4.0% year-over-year revenue decline in the first quarter of 2023, saying that the release of its new collection has not yet helped the brand’s relaunch
Farfetch names new Chief Marketing Officer
The luxury e-tailer has appointed Nick Tran as its new Chief Marketing Officer. He brings to the role his expertise in engaging with Gen Z and Millennial customers at TikTok, Taco Bell, Samsung, and Hulu
Hermès posts strong first quarter
The French-based luxury group posted a revenue growth of 23% at constant exchange rates and 22% at current exchange rates in the first quarter of 2023, year-over-year, reaching 3.38 billion euros
Gucci and Burberry join platform that aims to promote smart consumption
The two luxury brands have joined a new platform launched by the tech start-up Labell-D that aims to help consumers protect the value of their luxury products through validated pricing
Nordstrom expands board of directors
The Seattle-based chain of department stores has announced the appointment of Erik Sprunk, former Chief Operating Officer of Nike, to its board of directors, which has now 11 directors
LVMH announces first quarter results
The luxury group has reported a revenue growth of 17% (also organically) in the first quarter of 2023 to 21.04 billion euros, year-over-year, highlighting the rebound experienced in China
French Clergerie files for receivership
As the relaunch under the new parent company French Legacy Group in 2020 failed to get off the ground due to the long-term effects of the pandemic and war in Ukraine, the luxury shoe brand filed for court protection
Neiman Marcus partners up with Christian Louboutin
The renowned footwear designer created a collection for the summer called ‘A La Piscine’ (‘At the swimming pool in French’) exclusively for the US-based luxury retailer’s customers
Gucci launches new deadstock and resale programmes
The luxury House has launched the initiatives Gucci Preloved with Vestiaire Collective and Gucci Continuum, featuring redesigned deadstock materials, as part of its ongoing circularity efforts
Kering sets new GHG emissions reduction target
The French-based luxury group has announced a commitment to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 40% by 2035, covering scopes 1, 2 and 3 of the GHG protocol
Burberry names new CFO
The British label has announced that Kate Ferry, currently Chief Financial Officer of the McLaren Group, will join Burberry by early September 2023 to occupy the same role in the company
Prada reports annual revenue growth of 21%
The Italian-based luxury group reported a net sales growth of 21% in 2022 over the prior year. Both the Prada and Miu Miu brands performed “strongly”
Ferragamo confirms full year 2022 results
The Italian-based luxury group recorded revenue growth of 10.2% in 2022 over the prior year, reaching 1.25 billion euros, with sales growing in all regions except for Asia Pacific
Nike and Tiffany team up on sneaker collab
The sportswear giant and the jewellery specialist have released Nike's Air Force 1 1837 style, a nod to the year Tiffany was founded. The collab includes a limited-edition sterling silver accessories collection-
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