Luxury
Ferragamo appoints Fabrizio Freda as Special Strategic Advisor
Ferragamo Finanziaria, the holding company of the Ferragamo family and the controlling shareholder of the luxury group, has appointed the former CEO of The Estée Lauder Companies as Special Strategic Advisor
Kering takes minority stake in Icicle owner ICCF
The France-based luxury group has acquired a minority stake in Chinese fashion group ICCF, best known for its flagship brand Icicle, as part of a partnership between the two companies
Hermès grows, but momentum eases in the first quarter
The France-based luxury group reported solid growth in the first quarter of 2026. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uneven regional trends had a negative impact on performance
Kering signals slow recovery despite Gucci’s weakness
The France-based luxury group has reported early signs of recovery. However, growth across several of its Houses has been partly offset by continued weakness at its flagship label, Gucci
Dolce & Gabbana reshapes leadership
The Italy-based fashion house has appointed Stefano Cantino as co-chief executive officer, while the company’s co-founder, Stefano Gabbana, stepped down from his formal governance roles
Conflict in the Middle East weighs on LVMH’s first-quarter sales
The France-based luxury group has reported a mixed first quarter, with resilient demand across key markets being partially offset by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
Saks Global taps additional 300 million USD from bankruptcy financing package
The multi-brand luxury retailer has drawn an additional 300 million US dollars from its 1.75 billion US dollars Chapter 11 financing package, marking the final pre-emergence tranche and bringing it closer to exiting bankruptcy
Kering appoints Chief Digital, AI & IT Officer
The France-based luxury group has announced the appointment of Pierre Houlès as Chief Digital, AI, and IT Officer, effective immediately. He joined the company from Renault
Ferragamo confirms full-year revenue decline and discloses lower profits
The luxury group has confirmed its 2025 preliminary sales figures, while revealing a decline in profitability in a year marked by brand repositioning and a challenging wholesale environment
Kering creates two group centres of excellence
The France-based luxury group has announced the creation of two new group centres of excellence – Industry and Client – designed to support the operational performance and development of its Houses
Prada group delivers solid full-year results
The Italy-based luxury group delivered solid full-year results in 2025. This performance was due to the resilience of the Prada brand and the continued strong performance of Miu Miu
Golden Goose reports full-year double-digit revenue growth
The Italy-based luxury sneaker company reported a 15% net revenue growth in 2025 as compared to the previous year, driven by the expansion of its direct-to-consumer business
Capri Holdings appoints Tyler Reddien as CFO and COO
The US-based group has appointed Tyler Reddien as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer with effect from the 30th of March. He joins the company from The Body Shop
Hermès exceeds 16 billion euros in full-year revenue
The France-based luxury group has surpassed 16 billion euros in revenue in 2025, supported by double-digit growth in its leather goods and saddlery division. Profitability also improved
Saks Global to close nine stores as part of strategic store footprint optimisation
The group of high-end department stores said it would be closing eight Saks Fifth Avenue stores and one Neiman Marcus location as part of a broader plan to restructure and optimise its footprint-
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