Luca de Meo

Kering Aims to Double Profitability, Reignite Gucci with New Strategy
The French conglomerate is reorganising key functions as part of a strategic overhaul unveiled by new CEO Luca de Meo in Florence Thursday.

Kering Aims to Double Profitability, Reignite Gucci with New Strategy
The French conglomerate is reorganising key functions as part of a strategic overhaul unveiled by new CEO Luca de Meo in Florence Thursday.

Luca de Meo’s Gucci Challenge
Seven months into his tenure, Kering’s new CEO has stabilised the company’s finances, but his primary challenge remains reviving growth at flagship brand Gucci.

Luca de Meo’s Gucci Challenge
Seven months into his tenure, Kering’s new CEO has stabilised the company’s finances, but his primary challenge remains reviving growth at flagship brand Gucci.

How Big Luxury Is Rewiring for the Future
Under scrutiny from top managers and investors, LVMH, Kering and Richemont are re-examining their brand portfolios, organisational structures and store networks.

How Big Luxury Is Rewiring for the Future
Under scrutiny from top managers and investors, LVMH, Kering and Richemont are re-examining their brand portfolios, organisational structures and store networks.

Does Your Brand Need a Chief AI Officer?
The role is one of several new titles that are becoming increasingly common in fashion’s senior ranks, as the industry pivots to face new challenges and opportunities.

Does Your Brand Need a Chief AI Officer?
The role is one of several new titles that are becoming increasingly common in fashion’s senior ranks, as the industry pivots to face new challenges and opportunities.

Will the Kering Hope Trade Hold Up?
In this week’s High Margin newsletter: Kering shares pop off again as its sales decline slows — despite a lack of clarity on Gucci’s next steps.

Will the Kering Hope Trade Hold Up?
In this week’s High Margin newsletter: Kering shares pop off again as its sales decline slows — despite a lack of clarity on Gucci’s next steps.

Kering Pledges Return to Growth Despite Sweeping Store Closures
The French luxury conglomerate’s quarterly sales fell less than expected ahead of Demna’s high-stakes Gucci debut.

Kering Pledges Return to Growth Despite Sweeping Store Closures
The French luxury conglomerate’s quarterly sales fell less than expected ahead of Demna’s high-stakes Gucci debut.

What Happens for Luxury If AI Goes Bust?
Investors are worried about the scale and concentration of US’ AI investment ahead of Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday night. A correction would have big consequences for high-end brands. Plus: Kering’s leaked strategy memo, Azzedine Alaïa’s Dior archive, highlights from BoF VOICES.

What Happens for Luxury If AI Goes Bust?
Investors are worried about the scale and concentration of US’ AI investment ahead of Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday night. A correction would have big consequences for high-end brands. Plus: Kering’s leaked strategy memo, Azzedine Alaïa’s Dior archive, highlights from BoF VOICES.

Kering Must Downsize, Reduce Gucci Exposure and Chase Synergies, CEO de Meo Says in Memo
Luca de Meo calls for store closures, recalibrated pricing and a push to grow brands beyond Gucci as the group works to return to sustainable growth.

Kering Must Downsize, Reduce Gucci Exposure and Chase Synergies, CEO de Meo Says in Memo
Luca de Meo calls for store closures, recalibrated pricing and a push to grow brands beyond Gucci as the group works to return to sustainable growth.

Report: Kering and Mayhoola to Inject €100 Million Into Valentino
The French group and the Qatari investment fund have agreed to shore up the Italian fashion house’s finances after it breached loan covenants earlier this year, according to a corporate document and two sources familiar with the matter.

Report: Kering and Mayhoola to Inject €100 Million Into Valentino
The French group and the Qatari investment fund have agreed to shore up the Italian fashion house’s finances after it breached loan covenants earlier this year, according to a corporate document and two sources familiar with the matter.

Kering’s Investor Pullback, Shein vs. France’s Fashion Establishment
Analysts are urging caution on the Gucci owner’s turn-around, while a push into retail by the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant is ruffling feathers in Paris.

Kering’s Investor Pullback, Shein vs. France’s Fashion Establishment
Analysts are urging caution on the Gucci owner’s turn-around, while a push into retail by the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant is ruffling feathers in Paris.