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Johann Rupert

Chairman, Richemont

The former South African banker founded the world’s third-largest luxury goods group which owns Alaïa, Chloé and Dunhill.

Johann Rupert
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Richemont Rules Out Divestments as Growth Picks Up

ZURICH, Switzerland — Luxury goods group Richemont has decided not to sell underperforming businesses such as leather goods maker Lancel in part

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Richemont Rules Out Divestments as Growth Picks Up

ZURICH, Switzerland — Luxury goods group Richemont has decided not to sell underperforming businesses such as leather goods maker Lancel in part


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Richemont Could Spin Off Net-a-Porter After Quashing Sale Talk

PARIS, France — Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, which yesterday ruled out selling Net-a-Porter, may spin off the online fashion retailer on the stock

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Richemont Could Spin Off Net-a-Porter After Quashing Sale Talk

PARIS, France — Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, which yesterday ruled out selling Net-a-Porter, may spin off the online fashion retailer on the stock


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Richemont Said to Hire Adviser to Sell Purse Maker Lancel

PARIS, France — Cie. Financiere Richemont SA has appointed an adviser to sell its luxury leather-goods brand Lancel, the maker of Brigitte Bardot

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Richemont Said to Hire Adviser to Sell Purse Maker Lancel

PARIS, France — Cie. Financiere Richemont SA has appointed an adviser to sell its luxury leather-goods brand Lancel, the maker of Brigitte Bardot


China

The China Edit | Fosun Invests in Caruso, Richemont Misses Target on China Sales, Hong Kong Mall Rents, Tourism Laws, Spectre & Co.

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | Fosun Invests in Caruso, Richemont Misses Target on China Sales, Hong Kong Mall Rents, Tourism Laws, Spectre & Co.

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


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Richemont Revenue Growth Misses Estimates as China Sales Decline

GENEVA, Switzerland — Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, the world's largest jewelry maker, reported slower revenue growth for the first five months of

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Richemont Revenue Growth Misses Estimates as China Sales Decline

GENEVA, Switzerland — Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, the world's largest jewelry maker, reported slower revenue growth for the first five months of


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Richemont Chairman Takes a Break to See Who's The (Next) Boss

ZURICH, Switzerland — Richemont boss Johann Rupert has promised to switch off his phone when he takes a break from the company in September.

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Richemont Chairman Takes a Break to See Who's The (Next) Boss

ZURICH, Switzerland — Richemont boss Johann Rupert has promised to switch off his phone when he takes a break from the company in September.



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Fabrizio Cardinali Appointed Dunhill CEO, as Change Continues at Richemont

LONDON, United Kingdom — Fabrizio Cardinali will take over from Eraldo Poletto as CEO of Dunhill on June 1. Prior to his appointment, Cardinali was

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Fabrizio Cardinali Appointed Dunhill CEO, as Change Continues at Richemont

LONDON, United Kingdom — Fabrizio Cardinali will take over from Eraldo Poletto as CEO of Dunhill on June 1. Prior to his appointment, Cardinali was


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Is Fashion Just an Accessory at Richemont?

ZURICH, Switzerland — For luxury-goods maker Richemont, clothing and bags are going out of fashion. While Richemont last week reported a 30 percent

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Is Fashion Just an Accessory at Richemont?

ZURICH, Switzerland — For luxury-goods maker Richemont, clothing and bags are going out of fashion. While Richemont last week reported a 30 percent


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Marty Wikstrom, Head of Fashion and Accessories, Leaves Richemont

LONDON, United Kingdom — Martha 'Marty' Wikstrom, chief executive of fashion and accessories at Compagnie Financière Richemont, has resigned from her

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Marty Wikstrom, Head of Fashion and Accessories, Leaves Richemont

LONDON, United Kingdom — Martha 'Marty' Wikstrom, chief executive of fashion and accessories at Compagnie Financière Richemont, has resigned from her


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