With the recent plummet of shares in Kering, France’s illustrious luxury goods giant, there’s a sense of urgency that needs to be addressed. The company reported a staggering 14% drop in first-quarter revenues, down to €3.9 billion ($4.4 billion), an unsettling deviation from analyst expectations of €4.01 billion. This dip magnifies an alarming trend within
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Kering, the iconic French luxury goods conglomerate, has recently navigated through tumultuous waters, embroiled in a significant downturn primarily driven by waning demand for its flagship brand, Gucci. As luxury spending faces mounting challenges, Kering’s latest quarterly results, while marginally better than expected, signal a concerning trend that casts a long shadow over the company’s