Gucci
This coverage examines Gucci’s activities and presence within the UK retail landscape, with a focus on store openings, marketing campaigns, product launches, and executive appointments. Reporting also addresses the brand’s wholesale strategies, collaborations, and market positioning, providing insights into how Gucci navigates the luxury retail sector. Designed for retail professionals, managers, and executives overseeing premium brand operations and strategy.
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Sep- 2023 -26 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief-26/09/23
Frasers Group has unveiled a new Flannels store in Nottingham city centre, featuring luxury designer clothing and accessories. The 15,000 sq. ft store houses brands like Gucci, Christian Louboutin, Saint Laurent, and Valentino. The opening is part of Frasers’ commitment to investing in retail and expanding its premium shopping destinations…
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26 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Frasers opens new Flannels Nottingham store
Frasers Group has opened the doors to its latest Flannels store in Nottingham city centre. Frasers said it continues with the commitment to investing in retail and bringing “world-class” shopping destinations to new locations throughout the UK. Situated on Nottingham’s high street, the 15,000 sq. ft store will house two…
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Jul- 2023 -31 JulyPeople Moves
Kering appoints Armelle Poulou as CFO
Kering has announced the appointment of Armelle Poulou as its new chief financial officer, effective September 1, 2023. Poulou joined the Group in 2019 and is currently director of Corporate Finance, Treasury and Insurance. She is a graduate of HEC Business School in 1993, and has successively held a range…
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19 JulyPeople Moves
Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri to step down
Marco Bizzarri, president and CEO of Gucci since 2015 and a member of Kering’s executive committee since 2012, is set to stand down from his position, effective 23 September 2023. It comes as Kering, which owns the Gucci brand, announced a series of appointments aimed at strengthening the organisation. Jean-François…
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May- 2023 -11 MayLuxury Goods
Slowear appoints former Gucci VP as CEO
Italian fashion retailer Slowear has announced the appointment of Piero Braga, the former executive vice-president of Gucci, as its new chief executive officer. In addition to appointing a new CEO, the group also announced new board members. Paolo Ferring joins as chairman, while Giorgio Delpiano, an executive at Shell, and…
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5 MayPeople Moves
Stone Islands appoints Robert Triefus as CEO
Moncler Group and Sportswear Company S.p.A., the company that develops, produces, and distributes the Stone Island brand, has announced the appointment of Robert Triefus as chief executive officer, effective 1 June, 2023. Triefus will report to the board of directors of Sportswear Company S.p.A. chaired by Carlo Rivetti. Triefus joins…
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Apr- 2023 -27 AprilNews
Kering Q1 revenues hit €5bn amid ‘mixed’ results
Luxury goods company Kering has reported revenues of €5bn (£4.4bn) in its first quarter, up 2% on a reported basis and 1% on a comparable basis, though warned its overall performance remains “mixed”. Gucci sales in the directly operated store network grew 1% on a comparable basis relative to the…
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24 AprilLuxury Goods
Kering set to pay £13m rent for Bond Street store
Luxury retailer Kering is set to pay £13m or more per year for a new Yves Saint Lauren store on Bond Street, according to the Sunday Times. This figure of £13m is thought to be a UK record surpassing the £11m paid by Ralph Lauren for its Bond Street store…
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Aug- 2022 -15 AugustLuxury Goods
Harrods threatens to replace strikers with agency staff
Harrods has reportedly threatened to use new laws to break possible strikes by using temporary workers from agencies if industrial action persists, Unite has warned. First reported by the Daily Mirror, the luxury retailer is said to have sent a letter to staff working in store services, engineering, maintenance and…
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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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