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Marco Bizzarri

Former President and Chief Executive, Gucci

The executive led Gucci into the strongest period of financial growth and critical success it has seen in 20 years.

Marco Bizzarri
News & Analysis

With Sales Boom in Mind, Gucci Tightens Grip on Suppliers

The step comes as luxury labels — from Burberry to Louis Vuitton — begin to levy greater control over their production or invest in speeding up internal processes to ride a rebound in luxury goods sales.

News & Analysis

With Sales Boom in Mind, Gucci Tightens Grip on Suppliers

The step comes as luxury labels — from Burberry to Louis Vuitton — begin to levy greater control over their production or invest in speeding up internal processes to ride a rebound in luxury goods sales.


News & Analysis

Gucci Aims for €10 Billion Revenue Threshold

Gucci, the biggest earnings driver at French group Kering, said it expected sales to grow at twice the pace of the luxury market in the coming years.

News & Analysis

Gucci Aims for €10 Billion Revenue Threshold

Gucci, the biggest earnings driver at French group Kering, said it expected sales to grow at twice the pace of the luxury market in the coming years.


News & Analysis

Fashion Got Woke. But at What Cost?

Apparel brands increasingly inject activism into their marketing campaigns, in a high-risk, high-reward strategy.

News & Analysis

Fashion Got Woke. But at What Cost?

Apparel brands increasingly inject activism into their marketing campaigns, in a high-risk, high-reward strategy.


Workplace & Talent

A Wake-Up Call for Employers: Career Development Is More Important Than Pay

Today’s millennial talent pool is more motivated by career development than financial gain. How should companies evolve?

Workplace & Talent

A Wake-Up Call for Employers: Career Development Is More Important Than Pay

Today’s millennial talent pool is more motivated by career development than financial gain. How should companies evolve?


Retail

Gucci Plants Its Flag in Soho

In an exclusive interview at Gucci's newest retail outpost, chief executive Marco Bizzarri explains why the brand is throwing out the "snobbish" luxury retail playbook in a bid to convince its internet-savvy customers there is still a reason to shop in stores.

Retail

Gucci Plants Its Flag in Soho

In an exclusive interview at Gucci's newest retail outpost, chief executive Marco Bizzarri explains why the brand is throwing out the "snobbish" luxury retail playbook in a bid to convince its internet-savvy customers there is still a reason to shop in stores.


Luxury

What’s Next for Kering?

Should Kering sort out brands like Brioni? Go all-out to create a third blockbuster alongside Gucci and Saint Laurent? Or plug gaps in its portfolio to balance its soft-luxury skew?

Luxury

What’s Next for Kering?

Should Kering sort out brands like Brioni? Go all-out to create a third blockbuster alongside Gucci and Saint Laurent? Or plug gaps in its portfolio to balance its soft-luxury skew?


News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Inside Gucci’s Explosive Growth Strategy

This week on Inside Fashion, Gucci chief Marco Bizzarri discusses his approach to building a successful fashion business in today’s fraught, hyper-connected world.

News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Inside Gucci’s Explosive Growth Strategy

This week on Inside Fashion, Gucci chief Marco Bizzarri discusses his approach to building a successful fashion business in today’s fraught, hyper-connected world.


Fashion Week

Gucci's Glorious Pipe Dream

It was Alessandro Michele’s most confounding excursion yet, one that made connections between the distant past, troubled present and a future in which the designer insists on optimism.

Fashion Week

Gucci's Glorious Pipe Dream

It was Alessandro Michele’s most confounding excursion yet, one that made connections between the distant past, troubled present and a future in which the designer insists on optimism.


News & Analysis

LVMH and Kering Launch WeCareForModels.com

Building on the landmark Models' Charter launched last September, the luxury conglomerates have joined forces again to launch a new website providing models with advice on physical and mental well-being.

News & Analysis

LVMH and Kering Launch WeCareForModels.com

Building on the landmark Models' Charter launched last September, the luxury conglomerates have joined forces again to launch a new website providing models with advice on physical and mental well-being.


Luxury

Chart of the Week | Blockbuster Gucci Continues to Boost Kering

The blockbuster success of Gucci, which surpassed €6 billion in sales for the first time in 2017, continues to drive Kering's record-breaking growth. Can the conglomerate maintain its momentum?

Luxury

Chart of the Week | Blockbuster Gucci Continues to Boost Kering

The blockbuster success of Gucci, which surpassed €6 billion in sales for the first time in 2017, continues to drive Kering's record-breaking growth. Can the conglomerate maintain its momentum?


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