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François-Henri Pinault

Chairman, Kering

After taking the reins at his father’s luxury and lifestyle group, he consolidated the company’s core focus and expanded internationally, spearheading consecutive quarters of double-digit growth.

François-Henri Pinault
Sustainability

Placing Sustainability at the Heart of Kering

PARIS, France — Sustainability is embedded in the very concept of luxury. A cornerstone of luxury is the long-lasting endurance of an item. And if

Sustainability

Placing Sustainability at the Heart of Kering

PARIS, France — Sustainability is embedded in the very concept of luxury. A cornerstone of luxury is the long-lasting endurance of an item. And if



News & Analysis

Power Moves | Kering Reorganises Luxury Management, Brook Joins Zegna

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Kering Reorganises Luxury Management, Brook Joins Zegna

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Kering Beat Estimates, Reorganises Management of Luxury Division

PARIS, France — Kering SA reported first-quarter sales that beat analysts estimates as growth in its directly operated stores cushioned a slowdown at

News & Analysis

Kering Beat Estimates, Reorganises Management of Luxury Division

PARIS, France — Kering SA reported first-quarter sales that beat analysts estimates as growth in its directly operated stores cushioned a slowdown at


News & Analysis

Gucci Owner Kering to Consider Buying Sports, Lifestyle Brands

PARIS, France — Gucci owner Kering SA will consider acquiring sports and lifestyle brands in three years, as it assesses the performance of its Puma

News & Analysis

Gucci Owner Kering to Consider Buying Sports, Lifestyle Brands

PARIS, France — Gucci owner Kering SA will consider acquiring sports and lifestyle brands in three years, as it assesses the performance of its Puma


News & Analysis

Kering 2013 Earnings Fall 2.3 Percent as Gucci Sales Trail Estimates

PARIS, France — Kering SA reported a 2.3 percent drop in 2013 earnings amid the weakest growth in four years at the Gucci luxury-goods brand.

News & Analysis

Kering 2013 Earnings Fall 2.3 Percent as Gucci Sales Trail Estimates

PARIS, France — Kering SA reported a 2.3 percent drop in 2013 earnings amid the weakest growth in four years at the Gucci luxury-goods brand.


News & Analysis

Pinault Says Luxury Industry Faces Shortage of Non-Design Talent

PARIS, France — The fashion and luxury-goods industry is facing a shortage of skilled workers, according to Francois-Henri Pinault, chief executive

News & Analysis

Pinault Says Luxury Industry Faces Shortage of Non-Design Talent

PARIS, France — The fashion and luxury-goods industry is facing a shortage of skilled workers, according to Francois-Henri Pinault, chief executive


Technology

BoF Exclusive | The Fancy Raises Additional Funding From Owner of Barneys New York

BoF has learned that social commerce site The Fancy has raised an additional $7 million from a group of investors including Richard C Perry, owner of Barneys New York, and his son David Perry, who works at The Fancy.

Technology

BoF Exclusive | The Fancy Raises Additional Funding From Owner of Barneys New York

BoF has learned that social commerce site The Fancy has raised an additional $7 million from a group of investors including Richard C Perry, owner of Barneys New York, and his son David Perry, who works at The Fancy.



News & Analysis

Why Did PPR Change Its Name to Kering?

Why did PPR, a globally renowned luxury group with years of heritage, rebrand itself as Kering and hire French fashion blogger Garance Doré to tell its story? BoF investigates.

News & Analysis

Why Did PPR Change Its Name to Kering?

Why did PPR, a globally renowned luxury group with years of heritage, rebrand itself as Kering and hire French fashion blogger Garance Doré to tell its story? BoF investigates.


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