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Kering Launches Accademia per le Eccellenze to Preserve and Advance Italian Craftsmanship
Kering's CEO Luca de Meo and Pomellato CEO Sabina Belli unveiled a new initiative to train future artisans…
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EXCLUSIVE: Rimowa Names New CEO
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Kering Shares Fall 9.3% on Gucci Weakness
The French luxury group reported Tuesday that organic sales at its star brand dropped 8 percent in the first…
Hermès Shares Drop as Q1 Growth Slows on Pressure From Middle East, Weaker Tourism
Shares fell 8.2 percent even as the U.S. and Japan outperformed against France and the Middle East slowdowns.