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Kering

Luxury group Kering owns fashion, leather goods and jewelry Houses, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, and Boucheron, among others. Founded in 1962, Kering is headquartered in Paris.

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Sustainability

What’s Stopping the Fashion Industry From Agreeing on Climate Action?

LVMH won't be participating in a new climate initiative spearheaded by rival Kering — the latest example of the challenge the industry faces in setting common goals to tackle major systemic issues.

Sustainability

What’s Stopping the Fashion Industry From Agreeing on Climate Action?

LVMH won't be participating in a new climate initiative spearheaded by rival Kering — the latest example of the challenge the industry faces in setting common goals to tackle major systemic issues.


Sustainability

Kering Tapped by French President to Unite Brands Behind Sustainability Goals

Emmanuel Macron has called upon Chief Executive François-Henri Pinault to unify the sector.

Sustainability

Kering Tapped by French President to Unite Brands Behind Sustainability Goals

Emmanuel Macron has called upon Chief Executive François-Henri Pinault to unify the sector.


News & Analysis

Kering Pledges to Hire Only Over-18 Models

From 2020 onwards, the French group will only hire models aged over 18 to represent adults and wear adult clothing at fashion shows and photo sessions.

News & Analysis

Kering Pledges to Hire Only Over-18 Models

From 2020 onwards, the French group will only hire models aged over 18 to represent adults and wear adult clothing at fashion shows and photo sessions.


Sustainability

In Search of a Business Case for Sustainability

Sustainable operating practices can generate sustainable profit, but the upfront investment required is a barrier to progress. As fashion insiders descend on Copenhagen for the industry’s annual sustainability gathering, BoF investigates.

Sustainability

In Search of a Business Case for Sustainability

Sustainable operating practices can generate sustainable profit, but the upfront investment required is a barrier to progress. As fashion insiders descend on Copenhagen for the industry’s annual sustainability gathering, BoF investigates.


News & Analysis

Kering to Push Stricter Animal Welfare Standard Worldwide

The group's Animal Welfare Standards support prohibiting intensive farming and the use of sub-therapeutic antibiotic treatments.

News & Analysis

Kering to Push Stricter Animal Welfare Standard Worldwide

The group's Animal Welfare Standards support prohibiting intensive farming and the use of sub-therapeutic antibiotic treatments.


Financial Markets

Kering to Pay €1.25 Billion Tax Settlement

The settlement with the Italian revenue agency relating to Gucci and Swiss subsidiary Luxury Goods International SA requires the French group to pay €897 million in additional taxes, along with further payment for penalties and interest, for a total of €1.25 billion.

Financial Markets

Kering to Pay €1.25 Billion Tax Settlement

The settlement with the Italian revenue agency relating to Gucci and Swiss subsidiary Luxury Goods International SA requires the French group to pay €897 million in additional taxes, along with further payment for penalties and interest, for a total of €1.25 billion.


Luxury

Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands

To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.

Luxury

Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands

To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.


Luxury

Report: Kering Close to Settling Italian Tax Case for €1.3-1.4 Billion

This would be the biggest tax settlement ever agreed by a company with the Italian tax authorities.

Luxury

Report: Kering Close to Settling Italian Tax Case for €1.3-1.4 Billion

This would be the biggest tax settlement ever agreed by a company with the Italian tax authorities.


Luxury

Kering Wants to Be the ‘Most Influential Group in the Luxury Universe.’ What Does That Mean?

Chief executive Francois-Henri Pinault laid out his ambitious strategy at the Paris-based conglomerate’s annual meeting for shareholders.

Luxury

Kering Wants to Be the ‘Most Influential Group in the Luxury Universe.’ What Does That Mean?

Chief executive Francois-Henri Pinault laid out his ambitious strategy at the Paris-based conglomerate’s annual meeting for shareholders.


Luxury

Why Fashion’s Giant Notre-Dame Pledges Are Good for Business

Both LVMH and Kering stand to benefit from their donations to save Notre-Dame, though a political backdrop of populism has raised the risk of a backlash.

Luxury

Why Fashion’s Giant Notre-Dame Pledges Are Good for Business

Both LVMH and Kering stand to benefit from their donations to save Notre-Dame, though a political backdrop of populism has raised the risk of a backlash.