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Claus-Dietrich Lahrs

Former Chief Executive, Bottega Veneta

After eight years at Hugo Boss, the experienced executive turned his focus to Kering's second largest luxury brand.

Claus-Dietrich Lahrs
Financial Markets

Hugo Boss Keeps Dividend at Last Year’s Level, Below Forecast

Hugo Boss AG said it’s maintaining its dividend at last year’s level following the departure of its chief executive officer last month after a series of profit warnings and strategic mishaps.

Financial Markets

Hugo Boss Keeps Dividend at Last Year’s Level, Below Forecast

Hugo Boss AG said it’s maintaining its dividend at last year’s level following the departure of its chief executive officer last month after a series of profit warnings and strategic mishaps.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Key Departures at Hugo Boss, Dunhill and Prada

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Key Departures at Hugo Boss, Dunhill and Prada

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Workplace & Talent

Hugo Boss CEO Resigns

Hugo Boss ​chief executive Claus-Dietrich Lahrs is stepping down after eight years at the helm after the share price tumbled, following a profit warning on weak sales in China and the United States.

Workplace & Talent

Hugo Boss CEO Resigns

Hugo Boss ​chief executive Claus-Dietrich Lahrs is stepping down after eight years at the helm after the share price tumbled, following a profit warning on weak sales in China and the United States.


Financial Markets

Hugo Boss Gains as Sales Increase Reassures Amid Profit Setback

Hugo Boss AG reassured investors by announcing growth in fourth-quarter sales and profit, sending the shares higher.

Financial Markets

Hugo Boss Gains as Sales Increase Reassures Amid Profit Setback

Hugo Boss AG reassured investors by announcing growth in fourth-quarter sales and profit, sending the shares higher.


Retail

Hugo Boss Raises Expansion Target as New Stores Boost Revenue

Hugo Boss AG raised its target for store expansion this year as new shops helped boost second-quarter sales, offsetting rebates and inventory writedowns.

Retail

Hugo Boss Raises Expansion Target as New Stores Boost Revenue

Hugo Boss AG raised its target for store expansion this year as new shops helped boost second-quarter sales, offsetting rebates and inventory writedowns.


Financial Markets

Hugo Boss $2.7 Billion Return is the Biggest for Permira

Fashion retailer Hugo Boss, an investment emblematic of the difficulties facing its private-equity owner Permira Advisers during the financial crisis, proved to be one of the company’s biggest winners of recent years.

Financial Markets

Hugo Boss $2.7 Billion Return is the Biggest for Permira

Fashion retailer Hugo Boss, an investment emblematic of the difficulties facing its private-equity owner Permira Advisers during the financial crisis, proved to be one of the company’s biggest winners of recent years.


Financial Markets

Hugo Boss Forecasts Profit Gain On Outlet Takeovers

Hugo Boss AG, the German purveyor of angular suits and Berlin brand handbags, predicted profit growth this year as the company takes control of more stores to offset slower growth at home.

Financial Markets

Hugo Boss Forecasts Profit Gain On Outlet Takeovers

Hugo Boss AG, the German purveyor of angular suits and Berlin brand handbags, predicted profit growth this year as the company takes control of more stores to offset slower growth at home.


News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Sales Miss Estimates Amid Slack European Luxury Demand

Hugo Boss AG reported fourth-quarter sales and profit that missed estimates as the German clothier contended with sluggish demand for high-priced fashion in economically stagnant Europe.

News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Sales Miss Estimates Amid Slack European Luxury Demand

Hugo Boss AG reported fourth-quarter sales and profit that missed estimates as the German clothier contended with sluggish demand for high-priced fashion in economically stagnant Europe.


Financial Markets

Hugo Boss Targets Emerging Markets to Counter Slowdowns

Hugo Boss AG, the German maker of narrow-cut suits and Jason Wu-designed dresses, will strive for high single-digit percentage sales growth in coming years by focusing on emerging economies.

Financial Markets

Hugo Boss Targets Emerging Markets to Counter Slowdowns

Hugo Boss AG, the German maker of narrow-cut suits and Jason Wu-designed dresses, will strive for high single-digit percentage sales growth in coming years by focusing on emerging economies.


Financial Markets

Hugo Boss Lowers Sales, Profit Forecasts on Slowdown in Europe

FRANKFURT, Germany — Hugo Boss AG, the German fashion house whose artistic director has clothed Michelle Obama, lowered its sales and operating

Financial Markets

Hugo Boss Lowers Sales, Profit Forecasts on Slowdown in Europe

FRANKFURT, Germany — Hugo Boss AG, the German fashion house whose artistic director has clothed Michelle Obama, lowered its sales and operating


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