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Bernard Arnault

Chairman & Chief Executive, LVMH

The French business magnate controls more than 60 brands including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Givenchy and Celine.

Bernard Arnault
Luxury

Will France's New Luxury Strategy Help Sell More Louis Vuitton Bags?

At a time when Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel are expanding their production capacity to keep up with growing demand for ‘made in France’ luxury goods, a new government roadmap could give the sector a boost.

Luxury

Will France's New Luxury Strategy Help Sell More Louis Vuitton Bags?

At a time when Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel are expanding their production capacity to keep up with growing demand for ‘made in France’ luxury goods, a new government roadmap could give the sector a boost.


China

Holiday Shopping Spree to Show What's Really Up With China's Economy

Premium goods are popular purchases during the festive season, and the week-long holiday will be an indication of just how resilient the biggest spenders are.

China

Holiday Shopping Spree to Show What's Really Up With China's Economy

Premium goods are popular purchases during the festive season, and the week-long holiday will be an indication of just how resilient the biggest spenders are.


News & Analysis

5 Revelations Buried in LVMH’s 2018 Results

The luxury group’s latest results contain previously undisclosed information on the company’s operations and financials.

News & Analysis

5 Revelations Buried in LVMH’s 2018 Results

The luxury group’s latest results contain previously undisclosed information on the company’s operations and financials.


China

Luxury Players Get Chinese New Year Jitters

In the wake of encouraging sales growth reported by LVMH, Tiffany & Co and Burberry, retailers are hoping that Spring Festival will be the silver lining brands need to counter dark clouds looming over the economy. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

China

Luxury Players Get Chinese New Year Jitters

In the wake of encouraging sales growth reported by LVMH, Tiffany & Co and Burberry, retailers are hoping that Spring Festival will be the silver lining brands need to counter dark clouds looming over the economy. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


Luxury

What Will LVMH's Annual Results Reveal About the China Slowdown?

This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's annual results, the end of the government shutdown  and Amazon's improving fashion sense. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

What Will LVMH's Annual Results Reveal About the China Slowdown?

This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's annual results, the end of the government shutdown  and Amazon's improving fashion sense. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Luxury

Investors Dump Tod's Shares After Retail Sales Dip

The group, which started a brand revamp at the end of 2017, has had negative retail sales for the last 21 quarters.

Luxury

Investors Dump Tod's Shares After Retail Sales Dip

The group, which started a brand revamp at the end of 2017, has had negative retail sales for the last 21 quarters.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Bergdorf Names Chief Operating Officer, LVMH Adds to Executive Committee

This week, Bergdorf Goodman announces its new chief operating officer, while LVMH appoints Delphine Arnault to its executive committee.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Bergdorf Names Chief Operating Officer, LVMH Adds to Executive Committee

This week, Bergdorf Goodman announces its new chief operating officer, while LVMH appoints Delphine Arnault to its executive committee.


News & Analysis

Farfetch’s First Major Post-IPO Move: What Does It Mean?

This week, Farfetch snapped up Stadium Goods in a push for scale and business model diversification. Could a major ‘re-commerce’ player be next?

News & Analysis

Farfetch’s First Major Post-IPO Move: What Does It Mean?

This week, Farfetch snapped up Stadium Goods in a push for scale and business model diversification. Could a major ‘re-commerce’ player be next?


Luxury

LVMH to Buy Belmond Hotel Group for $2.6 Billion

The acquisition is one of Bernard Arnault’s biggest and comes as consumers shift spending toward trips, health clubs, restaurants and entertainment and interest in shopping malls dwindles.

Luxury

LVMH to Buy Belmond Hotel Group for $2.6 Billion

The acquisition is one of Bernard Arnault’s biggest and comes as consumers shift spending toward trips, health clubs, restaurants and entertainment and interest in shopping malls dwindles.


Luxury

Tory Burch Names Pierre-Yves Roussel CEO

The former chairman and chief executive of the LVMH Fashion Group will join the American accessible luxury fashion brand founded by his new wife, starting in early 2019.

Luxury

Tory Burch Names Pierre-Yves Roussel CEO

The former chairman and chief executive of the LVMH Fashion Group will join the American accessible luxury fashion brand founded by his new wife, starting in early 2019.


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