Luxury
Prada acquires a 10% stake in the Rino Mastrotto leather group
The Italian luxury group will hand over two tanneries to Rino Mastrotto, as well as an unspecified cash investment. This will enable Prada to exert greater control over its production process
Luca de Meo appointed Chief Executive Officer of Kering
The CEO of the automotive group Renault has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer of the luxury group Kering, marking a change in the company’s governance
Golden Goose reports double-digit growth in the first quarter
The Italy-based luxury sneaker company reported double-digit growth in the first quarter of the year, driven by the successful performance of the DTC channel across all regions
Capri Holdings posts wider net loss in the fourth quarter
The US-based luxury group posted a wider net loss in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 as it continues to execute initiatives aimed at returning to growth. The upcoming sale of Versace is expected to help reduce debt
Weak Asia Pacific demand drags down Ferragamo’s first quarter revenue
The Italy-based luxury group reported a 2.6% decrease in revenue in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year, driven by weak demand in the Asia Pacific region
Tapestry raises full year outlook
The owner of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman (whose sale is expected to be finalised in the summer) has reported strong performance in the first quarter, raising the outlook for the full year
Strong first quarter for the Prada group
The Italy-based luxury group reported a strong first quarter, with growth in all regions despite a complex macro environment. The Miu Miu brand continues to thrive
Hermès continues to expand its production capacity
With the opening of a new leather workshop in Normandy, which will ultimately create 260 new jobs for craftsmen, the French luxury group is reaffirming its commitment to expanding its production capacity
Gucci continues to be a drag on Kering’s performance
The France-based luxury group has reported a weak first quarter. Gucci continues to weigh down on its performance, with revenue down on a reported basis by 24% year-over-year
Jonathan Anderson takes over Dior menswear helm
Jonathan Anderson has been appointed artistic director of Dior's menswear line, the house has confirmed. He succeeds Kim Jones, who stepped down in January
Hermès continues to outperform the sector, but growth slows
The French luxury group continues to outperform the sector, but its growth has slowed in the first quarter, as compared to the prior quarter. US prices to rise from May due to the impact of tariffs
LVMH reports drop in revenue in the first quarter
Amid a disrupted geopolitical and economic environment, the France-based luxury conglomerate has reported a decline in first quarter revenue. Europe was the only region to grow
New CEOs at Fendi, Kenzo and Louis Vuitton China
The France-based luxury conglomerate LVMH has appointed Ramon Ros as CEO of Fendi, Charlotte Coupé as CEO of Kenzo and Daniel DiCicco as regional president of Louis Vuitton for mainland China
Capri Holdings announces CFO resignation and appoints interim successor
Thomas J. Edwards, Jr, currently Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Capri Holdings, has resigned. Rajal Mehta, Chief Financial Officer of Michael Kors, will assume the role on an interim basis
Executive reshuffle at LVMH
Frédéric Arnault has been appointed CEO of Loro Piana. Meanwhile, Damien Bertrand has been appointed deputy CEO of Louis Vuitton and Fendi CEO Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou joins Dior as deputy CEO-
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