Luxury Daily’s live news from April 6 – Kering plans to sell Volcom to further luxury focus; Balenciaga footwear leads to content, conversations; Selfridges stops sale of carbonated drinks in plastic bottles; Lexus takes a swing at hunger; Plans unveiled for first luxury space hotel; Marketing planning needs a makeover: Forrester.
French luxury group Kering is planning to sell off skate brand Volcom as it seeks to center its efforts solely on its high-end labels.
Today in luxury – Hedi Slimane awarded 9.3M euros in case against Kering; Dolce & Gabbana has rejected offers, sets up trust: paper; Major fashion names among worst offenders in Britain gender pay gap; Meet the queen of luxury.
Designer Stella McCartney has just reached an agreement with Kering, which owned 50 percent in stock of her eponymous brand, to transfer complete ownership over to Ms. McCartney.
Today in luxury – Kering, Target, more CEOs agree, commit to sustainability practices; The 3 reasons luxury brands are saying no to real fur; Louis Vuitton is betting that the future of high-fashion is logo tees and sneakers; Tesla’s shares and bonds are tanking.
Today in luxury – Galeries Lafayette sets out vision for art, food and streetwear hub; Swiss launch probe after Italy seeks help in tax case; Italian Fashion Chamber working toward sustainability goals; BMW’s muted forecast in step with Daimler amid e-car stretch.
Today in luxury – What Goes Around Comes Around rejects Chanel lawsuit; Kering says Swiss activities tax-compliant; Report: Coty launches $8B-equivalent debt refinancing; Hashtag open house.
Luxury Daily’s live news from March 13 – Richemont looks to sell off problematic label to streamline business; Aquazzura brings its localized store model to new markets; Cunard brings guests closer to their ancestors; Kering Eyewear debuts online flagship in China; Bulgari caters to fragrance fans in new Instagram; Yves Delorme gives bedding couture treatment with Adam Lippes.
Luxury Daily’s live news from March 13: Richemont looks to sell off problematic label to streamline business; Aquazzura brings its localized store model to new markets; Cunard brings guests closer to their ancestors; Kering Eyewear debuts online flagship in China; Bulgari caters to fragrance fans in new Instagram; Yves Delorme gives bedding couture treatment with Adam Lippes.
Kering Eyewear is hoping to capture the Asian market with a new ecommerce partnership.
