Alexander McQueen
This coverage examines Alexander McQueen’s strategy and performance in the UK retail market, offering insights for executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes store openings and refurbishments, marketing campaigns, product launches, leadership changes, and the brand’s positioning within the luxury fashion sector. The analysis helps professionals assess Alexander McQueen’s growth plans, customer engagement, and competitive dynamics in high-end retail.
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Mar- 2022 -22 MarchLuxury Goods
Kering appoints CEO of Alexander McQueen
Kering has announced the appointment of Gianfilippo Testa as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Alexander McQueen, effective May 2022. In his new role, Testa will report to François-Henri Pinault, the chairman of Kering, and his goal is to accelerate the expansion of the British luxury house to “tap…
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8 MarchClothing & Shoes
Frasers Group unveils new Flannels store in Preston
Frasers Group plc has announced it has opened the doors to its latest Flannels store in Preston, following its investment in new locations throughout the UK. The new store is situated in Deepdale Shopping Park, and the 15,000 square foot site will house a selection of men’s, women’s and junior…
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Feb- 2022 -18 FebruaryLuxury Goods
Kering hails ‘record’ revenues of €17.64bn
Kering has reported “record” revenues of €17.64bn (£14.72bn) in FY21, up 35% year-on-year from €13.1bn (£10.93bn) and up 13% from pre-Covid levels of €15.88bn (£13.25bn), with growth across all houses within the company and across all regions. Additionally, Kering achieved “record” operating income, growing 60% year-on-year to €5.01bn (£4.18bn), up…
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Jan- 2022 -20 JanuaryNews
Ted Baker names new chief customer, marketing and digital boss
Ted Baker, the global lifestyle brand, has announced the appointment of Jason Beckley as chief customer, marketing and digital officer. Beckley joins the retailer from Esprit where he was responsible for the brand, marketing and customer teams and leading on consumer engagement across all channels, in his role as interim…
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Oct- 2021 -20 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Burberry appoints new CEO
Burberry has announced the appointment of Jonathan Akeroyd as its newest CEO and executive director, effective 1 April 2022. He will succeed Marco Gobbetti who will step down from the role and leave the company on 31 December 2021. Akeroyd is currently the CEO of Milan-based Gianni Versace SpA, a…
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Nov- 2018 -27 NovemberLuxury Goods
Kering to take e-commerce in-house by 2020
Luxury fashion house Kering has announced it is to bring its e-commerce entirely in-house by 2020. The company that owns brands such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga will leverage its in-house technology and operations team to fully internalise the e-commerce activities currently handled through its joint…
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Apr- 2018 -25 AprilLuxury Goods
Kering revenue boosted by Gucci’s ‘spectacular growth’
Luxury goods group Kering has announced 36.5% revenue growth for the first quarter of 2018, driven by a 49% rise in revenues at Gucci. Thanks to “favourable market conditions” Kering reported that its group revenues for Q1 totalled £2.72bn. Kering attributed the growth to the group’s online sales which “more…
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Jan- 2018 -15 JanuaryEconomy
Kering offloads 70% stake in Puma
Luxury goods group Kering has announced plans to sell a 70% stake in sportswear brand Puma amongst its shareholders. Post transaction, Kering would retain approximately 16% of Puma shares outstanding. Artémis, which holds 40.9% of Kering’s shares, would become a long term strategic shareholder of Puma with an ownership of…
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