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Luxury

Gucci Staff Threaten to Strike Over Welfare Payment Dispute

Around 1,000 retail and logistics employees across Italy declared a ‘state of unrest’ after accusing the Kering-owned brand of withholding a promised welfare bonus.

Luxury

Gucci Staff Threaten to Strike Over Welfare Payment Dispute

Around 1,000 retail and logistics employees across Italy declared a ‘state of unrest’ after accusing the Kering-owned brand of withholding a promised welfare bonus.


Retail

Italian Competition Authority Hits Shein with €1 Million Greenwashing Fine

The Singapore-headquartered fast fashion retailer was fined for misleading customers about the environmental impact of its products in its second financial sanction by a European competition authority in little more than a month.

Retail

Italian Competition Authority Hits Shein with €1 Million Greenwashing Fine

The Singapore-headquartered fast fashion retailer was fined for misleading customers about the environmental impact of its products in its second financial sanction by a European competition authority in little more than a month.


Luxury

Italy’s Cucinelli Posts 10.7% Increase in First Half Revenues

The Italian luxury label posted stronger-than-expected revenues and reaffirmed double-digit growth targets through 2026.

Luxury

Italy’s Cucinelli Posts 10.7% Increase in First Half Revenues

The Italian luxury label posted stronger-than-expected revenues and reaffirmed double-digit growth targets through 2026.


Global Markets

Italy Locks Down Milan and Much of Industrial North

Unlike Italy's national lockdown in the spring, all factories will remain open.

Global Markets

Italy Locks Down Milan and Much of Industrial North

Unlike Italy's national lockdown in the spring, all factories will remain open.


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Luxury

Bulgari to Focus on Local Customers as Covid Wipes Out Tourism

The LVMH-owned jeweller is especially focusing on China, where domestic consumers are seeking retail therapy as the pandemic continues to curb international travel.

Luxury

Bulgari to Focus on Local Customers as Covid Wipes Out Tourism

The LVMH-owned jeweller is especially focusing on China, where domestic consumers are seeking retail therapy as the pandemic continues to curb international travel.


Fashion Week

Valentino Delivered the Digital Experience the Industry Has Been Waiting For

Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli says digital can be a new communication tool in fashion as long as the human remains at the centre.

Fashion Week

Valentino Delivered the Digital Experience the Industry Has Been Waiting For

Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli says digital can be a new communication tool in fashion as long as the human remains at the centre.


Luxury

Bulgari CEO Expects to Recover Lost Sales Within Two Years

The LVMH-owned luxury jewellery company is betting on a recovery in consumer demand, especially in countries like China which has seen an uptick in domestic spending.

Luxury

Bulgari CEO Expects to Recover Lost Sales Within Two Years

The LVMH-owned luxury jewellery company is betting on a recovery in consumer demand, especially in countries like China which has seen an uptick in domestic spending.


Workplace & Talent

At Bulgari, Unifying the Client Experience Through Digital Connectivity

As its product and experiential offering continues to grow, BoF meets directors across Bulgari’s jewellery, watch and CSR units to hear how digital tools and cross-team collaboration is enabling more impactful connections with consumers.

Workplace & Talent

At Bulgari, Unifying the Client Experience Through Digital Connectivity

As its product and experiential offering continues to grow, BoF meets directors across Bulgari’s jewellery, watch and CSR units to hear how digital tools and cross-team collaboration is enabling more impactful connections with consumers.


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Workplace & Talent

At Bulgari, Infusing Global Innovation with Local Heritage

BoF sits down with Bulgari’s Chief Executive Jean-Christophe Babin to hear how the 136-year-old jewellery brand can nurture personal relationships with every client through digital technology and how it is equipping its workforce with the tools for growth.

Workplace & Talent

At Bulgari, Infusing Global Innovation with Local Heritage

BoF sits down with Bulgari’s Chief Executive Jean-Christophe Babin to hear how the 136-year-old jewellery brand can nurture personal relationships with every client through digital technology and how it is equipping its workforce with the tools for growth.


News & Analysis

Italy Could Use Gucci Tax Deal in Bid to Avoid EU Penalty

With the EU firing a warning shot at the country for running up high debt, Rome may cite Kering's recent $1.4 billion tax-dispute payment as evidence it can get its house in order.

News & Analysis

Italy Could Use Gucci Tax Deal in Bid to Avoid EU Penalty

With the EU firing a warning shot at the country for running up high debt, Rome may cite Kering's recent $1.4 billion tax-dispute payment as evidence it can get its house in order.


News & Analysis

Italian Officials Inspect Working Conditions at Amazon Hub

Eleven inspectors went to the retail giant's site near Milan after unions representing its workers called a strike on Black Friday.

News & Analysis

Italian Officials Inspect Working Conditions at Amazon Hub

Eleven inspectors went to the retail giant's site near Milan after unions representing its workers called a strike on Black Friday.


Luxury

Carla Fendi Passes Away Aged 79

Fendi, one of the five Italian sisters who transformed their parents' small leather workshop into an international luxury fashion powerhouse, died late on Monday.

Luxury

Carla Fendi Passes Away Aged 79

Fendi, one of the five Italian sisters who transformed their parents' small leather workshop into an international luxury fashion powerhouse, died late on Monday.