On average, the supply chain accounts for half of the typical corporation’s carbon emissions, according to a report by French luxury conglomerate Kering and non-profit consultancy BSR.
Luxury Daily’s live news from Oct. 22 – Raf Simons leaving Dior; Burberry creates temporary ad campaign via Snapchat; Kering adds Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta CEOs to executive committee; McQueen retrospective boasts top attendance among London exhibits this year.
French conglomerate Kering is responding to the growth seen at Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta with the appointment of the brands’ CEOs to its executive committee.
Today in luxury marketing – Harrods calls on UK to ease visa policy for Chinese tourists; Roberto Vedovotto charged with insider trading; Sales of luxury alcohol rising again in China; Hit by recall, Aston Martin’s losses triple in 2014.
Luxury Daily’s live news updates from Oct. 8 – David Yurman enlivens holiday advertising with Technicolor imagery; Kering blends affinity for film, sustainability in co-produced documentary; Moschino gets squeaky clean in Fresh fragrance ad; Audi September sales grew even amid emissions scandal.
French conglomerate Kering is furthering its environmental efforts by co-producing a feature-length documentary about climate change.
Today in luxury marketing – Luxury brands can be their own worst enemy; Luxury boom will last long term, says Kering’s No. 2 exec; Bugatti brings virtual Gran Turismo supercar to life; Would you buy this house sight unseen?
French group Kering’s corporate foundation is looking to alter the conversation around sexual assault on college campuses in the United States with the release of a PSA in partnership with Generation Progress’ It’s On Us campaign.
Conglomerate Kering has announced that Balenciaga and Alexander Wang have made the joint decision not to renew the designer’s contract past its first term.
Today in luxury marketing – Kering profits fall 13pc in first half; How Burberry is rebuilding its Japan business; Italy luxury stocks targeted by short sellers on Asia doubt; Scotland Yard to become luxury hotel in $171M development.
