Saint Laurent
This coverage provides detailed reporting on Saint Laurent’s activities and presence in the UK retail market. Topics include store openings, wholesale partnerships, marketing strategies, executive appointments, and financial updates. With emphasis on the brand’s role in the luxury fashion sector, the content informs retail professionals overseeing brand performance, customer experience, and competitive trends in high-end retail environments.
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Feb- 2024 -8 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-8/2/24
Farfetch has appointed Akshay Navle as a new director amidst shareholder discontent following the company’s sale to Coupang. Navle, who had previously served as chief product officer at Deliveroo and co-founded Maple, brought valuable experience to the company. Farfetch’s decision to remain silent on shareholder concerns hinted at ongoing turbulence.…
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8 FebruaryLuxury Goods
Kering revenues fall 4% in FY23 despite ‘stable’ sales
Kering, the group that operates Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta, reported that revenues declined 4% to €19.6bn (£16.7bn) in 2023, despite “stable” sales across its network of websites and stores. The luxury fashion group has attributed its performance to the “significant” impacts from changes in exchange rates and…
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Oct- 2023 -26 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-26/10/23
Majestic Wines has marked a significant milestone by opening two new stores in one week, a feat not accomplished in a decade. The first store, located in Chippenham, was reopened four years after its closure by previous management. The second, the largest in Wales, is the second-largest in the company’s…
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26 OctoberLuxury Goods
Kering Q3 revenues fall 13% amid cooling luxury demand
Kering Group, the owner of luxury brands Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta, revealed that group revenues were down 13% to €4.5bn (£3.9bn) in Q3. This comes as the group’s revenues from its directly operated retail network fell 6% on a comparable basis, reflecting lower traffic and contrasted performances…
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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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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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Jan- 2023 -17 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Burberry unveils new senior positions in leadership team
Burberry has appointed Giorgio Belloli and Delphine Sonder to the newly-created roles of chief digital, customer and innovation officer and chief merchandising officer respectively, with immediate effect. Belloli will be responsible for leading the global e-commerce, digital product, and analytics teams, as well as a newly-formed innovation function. Meanwhile, Sonder…
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