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Kering warns profit to tumble following Gucci woes in China
Kering SA warned that profit will plunge in the first half of the year after wealthy shoppers curbed spending on Gucci products.
Luxury
Business
Primark on a roll as UK, Europe and US all stay strong
Primark's owner announced its interim results on Tuesday with the 24 weeks to the beginning of March showing that the chain is continuing to prosper and its baby steps into digital are paying off.
Fashion
Business
News analysis: could troubled Dr Martens be taken over as potential buyers circle?
Dr Martens is heavily focused on its recovery, but that turnaround may not happen under its current ownership structure with a report saying it’s being eyed for a takeover by a number of major non-UK firms.
Fashion
Business
Armani "doesn’t rule out" merger or IPO in succession plan
Three months before his 90th birthday, Giorgio Armani is hinting at possible big changes for his Italian fashion empire once he’s no longer in charge.
Luxury
Business
L'Oreal sales rise 9.4% as mass market makeup outshines luxury
L'Oreal reported a 9.4% rise in first quarter sales on a like-for-like basis on Thursday, beating expectations and easing concerns about a slowdown in the two biggest beauty markets the United States and China.
Beauty
Business
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Kering warns profit to tumble following Gucci woes in China
Kering SA warned that profit will plunge in the first half of the year after wealthy shoppers curbed spending on Gucci products.
Luxury
Business
Primark on a roll as UK, Europe and US all stay strong
Primark's owner announced its interim results on Tuesday with the 24 weeks to the beginning of March showing that the chain is continuing to prosper and its baby steps into digital are paying off.
Fashion
Business
News analysis: could troubled Dr Martens be taken over as potential buyers circle?
Dr Martens is heavily focused on its recovery, but that turnaround may not happen under its current ownership structure with a report saying it’s being eyed for a takeover by a number of major non-UK firms.
Fashion
Business
Armani "doesn’t rule out" merger or IPO in succession plan
Three months before his 90th birthday, Giorgio Armani is hinting at possible big changes for his Italian fashion empire once he’s no longer in charge.
Luxury
Business
L'Oreal sales rise 9.4% as mass market makeup outshines luxury
L'Oreal reported a 9.4% rise in first quarter sales on a like-for-like basis on Thursday, beating expectations and easing concerns about a slowdown in the two biggest beauty markets the United States and China.
Beauty
Business
Business
John Smedley reopens for third-party manufacturing after 40-year hiatus
Knitwear specialist John Smedley is betting on UK manufacturing making a comeback in a changed world and is investing millions in making its factory available for third-party manufacturing for the first time in 40 years.
Fashion
Industry
Thomas Sabo's UK results show tough times for the business
Thomas Sabo UK has filed its accounts for the year to last June with the British arm of the German jeweller saying its turnover and profits fell while its costs rose.
Fashion
Business
Xüxü fashion brand shows on the volcanoes of California
Shanghai-born and Los Angeles-based designer Hanchen Xu has just presented the first collection of his luxury and unisex Xüxü fashion brand, entirely shot on a Californian volcano.
Fashion
Design
Kering warns profit to tumble following Gucci woes in China
Kering SA warned that profit will plunge in the first half of the year after wealthy shoppers curbed spending on Gucci products.
Luxury
Business
Trade shows
Robert Talbott to make debut appearance at Pitti Uomo
American menswear brand Robert Talbott is set to make its debut appearance at Pitti Uomo, the world's premier trade show for men's fashion.
Fashion
Trade shows
Furniture Fair: The Karl Lagerfeld label joins forces with Toan Nguyen, Thom Browne with Frette
In Milan, Karl Lagerfeld unveiled his second home collection, Thom Browne launched a textile line with Italian manufacturer Frette and luxury outlet Fidenza Village teamed up with artist Cyril Lancelin.
Lifestyle
Trade shows
Furniture Fair: Fashion in search of sustainable solutions with Yves Salomon, Dolce & Gabbana and Benetton
The two luxury brands, along with the Italian retailer, are making a name for themselves at this year's Milan Design Week with some particularly original and environmentally-friendly projects.
Fashion
Trade shows
Paul Smith will open next Pitti Uomo with latest collection
Paul Smith is expected to make an impact this June as the British designer opens the 106th Pitti Immagine Uomo with the launch of his SS25 collection.
Fashion
Trade shows