Johann Rupert
Chairman, Richemont
The former South African banker founded the world’s third-largest luxury goods group which owns Alaïa, Chloé and Dunhill.
Apple’s 2018 Event: What Fashion Needs to Know
At its latest special event, Apple unveiled its largest-ever iPhone and a heart-tracking watch. BoF breaks down the key takeaways for the fashion industry.
Apple’s 2018 Event: What Fashion Needs to Know
At its latest special event, Apple unveiled its largest-ever iPhone and a heart-tracking watch. BoF breaks down the key takeaways for the fashion industry.
Richemont Reintroduces CEO Role, Appointing Jerome Lambert
The luxury group scrapped the chief role a year and a half ago and appointed a senior executive committee to manage the group.
Richemont Reintroduces CEO Role, Appointing Jerome Lambert
The luxury group scrapped the chief role a year and a half ago and appointed a senior executive committee to manage the group.
Richemont Buys Back More Unsold Watches, Holding Back Profit
Shares slumped as much as 7 percent as earnings missed estimates.
Richemont Buys Back More Unsold Watches, Holding Back Profit
Shares slumped as much as 7 percent as earnings missed estimates.
Kering and Richemont: Why a Mega-Merger Makes Sense
The two luxury conglomerates are both successful in their own right, but their best bet at building a true multi-brand, multi-category giant to rival LVMH is a merger.
Kering and Richemont: Why a Mega-Merger Makes Sense
The two luxury conglomerates are both successful in their own right, but their best bet at building a true multi-brand, multi-category giant to rival LVMH is a merger.
Could Richemont's Yoox Net-a-Porter Offer Spark a Bidding War?
The Swiss luxury conglomerate's surprise offer of €2.7 billion for full control of Yoox Net-a-Porter has put the e-tail giant in play.
Could Richemont's Yoox Net-a-Porter Offer Spark a Bidding War?
The Swiss luxury conglomerate's surprise offer of €2.7 billion for full control of Yoox Net-a-Porter has put the e-tail giant in play.
Richemont’s Dunhill Dilemma
The Richemont-owned British heritage label has been struggling to boost business performance for years. Can a former Burberry management and creative duo turn things around?
Richemont’s Dunhill Dilemma
The Richemont-owned British heritage label has been struggling to boost business performance for years. Can a former Burberry management and creative duo turn things around?
Richemont Offers €2.7 Billion for Full Control of Yoox Net-a-Porter
The bid still needs to be approved by YNAP shareholders, but chief executive Federico Marchetti has indicated he would support the deal.
Richemont Offers €2.7 Billion for Full Control of Yoox Net-a-Porter
The bid still needs to be approved by YNAP shareholders, but chief executive Federico Marchetti has indicated he would support the deal.
What Shrinking Store Counts Say About the Luxury Industry's Future
For the first time ever, net luxury store growth over the last 12 months was negative with more closures than openings.
What Shrinking Store Counts Say About the Luxury Industry's Future
For the first time ever, net luxury store growth over the last 12 months was negative with more closures than openings.
While Richemont Sales Beat Expectations, its Leadership Crisis Ensues
Georges Kern's successor has still not been named, suggesting outsiders may be reluctant to take on the challenging task of heading up the company's watchmaking division.
While Richemont Sales Beat Expectations, its Leadership Crisis Ensues
Georges Kern's successor has still not been named, suggesting outsiders may be reluctant to take on the challenging task of heading up the company's watchmaking division.
Richemont Ramps Up Chloé Investment as Watches Languish
Chloé has been a rare bright spot for Richemont, which is ramping up investment in the brand as new artistic director Natacha Ramsay-Levi takes the creative helm.
Richemont Ramps Up Chloé Investment as Watches Languish
Chloé has been a rare bright spot for Richemont, which is ramping up investment in the brand as new artistic director Natacha Ramsay-Levi takes the creative helm.
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