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Francesca Bellettini to Lead Gucci, Kering Confirms

Kering’s co-deputy CEO for brand development is set to replace Stefano Cantino at the helm of the troubled Italian megabrand. Jean-Marc Duplaix, co-deputy CEO and chief operating officer, will retain his COO title as new chief executive Luca de Meo moves quickly to streamline the company’s leadership structure.

Luxury

Francesca Bellettini to Lead Gucci, Kering Confirms

Kering’s co-deputy CEO for brand development is set to replace Stefano Cantino at the helm of the troubled Italian megabrand. Jean-Marc Duplaix, co-deputy CEO and chief operating officer, will retain his COO title as new chief executive Luca de Meo moves quickly to streamline the company’s leadership structure.


Retail

Gap Taps Reed Krakoff and John Demsey to Lead Push Into Accessories and Beauty

Gap Inc. said it plans to launch beauty at Old Navy this fall in 150 stores, including some in the form of shop-in-shops. Accessories will encompass handbags, jewellery and leather goods across its portfolio. But venturing into new categories will pose a risk for a retailer still in the early innings of a turnaround.

Retail

Gap Taps Reed Krakoff and John Demsey to Lead Push Into Accessories and Beauty

Gap Inc. said it plans to launch beauty at Old Navy this fall in 150 stores, including some in the form of shop-in-shops. Accessories will encompass handbags, jewellery and leather goods across its portfolio. But venturing into new categories will pose a risk for a retailer still in the early innings of a turnaround.


Retail

Taylor Hill Launches Jewellery Brand Stone Fruit

The Victoria’s Secret Angel co-founded the collection with her sister Mackinley Hill.

Retail

Taylor Hill Launches Jewellery Brand Stone Fruit

The Victoria’s Secret Angel co-founded the collection with her sister Mackinley Hill.


Luxury

Ralph Lauren’s Next Chapter: Do More With More

At its first investor day since 2022, the brand will lay out a plan to build on its recent success, including expanding into 20 more cities and continuing to grow lucrative categories like handbags and outerwear.

Luxury

Ralph Lauren’s Next Chapter: Do More With More

At its first investor day since 2022, the brand will lay out a plan to build on its recent success, including expanding into 20 more cities and continuing to grow lucrative categories like handbags and outerwear.


Luxury

Gucci CEO Said to Exit Amid Kering Shakeup

Kering deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini is set to replace Stefano Cantino at the helm of the troubled Italian megabrand, sources said, as new group chief executive Luca de Meo moves quickly to shake up the French conglomerate’s senior ranks.

Luxury

Gucci CEO Said to Exit Amid Kering Shakeup

Kering deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini is set to replace Stefano Cantino at the helm of the troubled Italian megabrand, sources said, as new group chief executive Luca de Meo moves quickly to shake up the French conglomerate’s senior ranks.


Retail

Ssense Secures Approval to Continue Operating Independently

A court ruling on Friday has given the Canadian retailer a lifeline to proceed with a restructuring process, instead of being forced to sell its company to pay off debts.

Retail

Ssense Secures Approval to Continue Operating Independently

A court ruling on Friday has given the Canadian retailer a lifeline to proceed with a restructuring process, instead of being forced to sell its company to pay off debts.


Luxury

Tough Choices for Armani’s Heirs

The designer’s will unexpectedly called for his brand to be sold or file for an IPO. With the luxury sector in a slump, neither option looks particularly appealing right now, writes Imran Amed.

Luxury

Tough Choices for Armani’s Heirs

The designer’s will unexpectedly called for his brand to be sold or file for an IPO. With the luxury sector in a slump, neither option looks particularly appealing right now, writes Imran Amed.


Luxury

Armani’s Surprise Will, Explained

The Italian designer, whose last testament was made public this week, mandated that the Armani foundation must sell a 15 percent stake in the fashion house to LVMH, L’Oréal, EssilorLuxottica or another company of similar standing, or pursue an IPO, within 18 months.

Luxury

Armani’s Surprise Will, Explained

The Italian designer, whose last testament was made public this week, mandated that the Armani foundation must sell a 15 percent stake in the fashion house to LVMH, L’Oréal, EssilorLuxottica or another company of similar standing, or pursue an IPO, within 18 months.


Beauty

The Truth About Violet Grey’s Acquisition Plans

Chief executive Sherif Guirgis set the record straight about the company’s acquisitions, and shared his growth plans with The Business of Beauty exclusively.

Beauty

The Truth About Violet Grey’s Acquisition Plans

Chief executive Sherif Guirgis set the record straight about the company’s acquisitions, and shared his growth plans with The Business of Beauty exclusively.


Luxury

Inside Kering’s Changing of the Guard

A $24 million welcome bonus was in focus as new CEO Luca de Meo took the reins from François-Henri Pinault. Improving performance will require tough choices to ‘reduce our costs, reduce our debt, and where necessary, rationalise, reorganise, reposition some of our brands,’ de Meo said.

Luxury

Inside Kering’s Changing of the Guard

A $24 million welcome bonus was in focus as new CEO Luca de Meo took the reins from François-Henri Pinault. Improving performance will require tough choices to ‘reduce our costs, reduce our debt, and where necessary, rationalise, reorganise, reposition some of our brands,’ de Meo said.


Luxury

Audemars Piguet Says CEO Staying

The Swiss watchmaker shut down a media report suggesting the company would ‘part ways’ with chief executive Ilaria Resta.

Luxury

Audemars Piguet Says CEO Staying

The Swiss watchmaker shut down a media report suggesting the company would ‘part ways’ with chief executive Ilaria Resta.


Luxury

Armani Draws Thousands Who Pay Last Respects

Fashion leaders, Hollywood actors and fans alike came to the company’s headquarters to say a final goodbye to Giorgio Armani who died on Thursday.

Luxury

Armani Draws Thousands Who Pay Last Respects

Fashion leaders, Hollywood actors and fans alike came to the company’s headquarters to say a final goodbye to Giorgio Armani who died on Thursday.