Inside Italy’s Luxury Dealmaking Surge

How Social Media Is Changing Physical Retail, Gucci Sales Back Above 2019 Levels

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021 Italy's wave of luxury mergers and listings is expected to grow as the country's last remaining independents face pressure to bounce back from the pandemic while juggling succession and digital transformation. Brands seeking alternatives to China's malls are opening pop-ups in street style hotspots, offering a crash course in how social media is changing physical retail in China. Gucci sales have rebounded above pre-pandemic levels, putting parent Kering ahead of expectations but behind rival LVMH's fashion and leather goods division. Moncler beat analyst expectations for the second quarter, growing 5 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels. Plus, don't miss Thursday's BoF Live discussion on 'The Future of Fashion Resale' with Rebag's Charles Gorra, Reflaunt's Stephanie Crespin and ThredUp's James Reinhart.

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LUXURY As Armani Speculation Swirls, What's Next for Italy's Dealmaking Surge? By Robert Williams

The current wave of mergers and listings is expected to grow as big groups like LVMH and Kering surge ahead and Italy's last remaining luxury independents face pressure to bounce back from the pandemic while juggling succession planning and digital transformation. READ MORE

CHINA How Social Media Is Changing Physical Retail By Zoe Suen

Photogenic stores in retail districts with buzzy influencer culture like Shanghai's Wukang Road offer a crash course in how social media is reshaping physical retail in China. READ MORE

LUXURY Gucci's Sales Climb Back Above 2019 Levels By Bloomberg Kering's second-quarter results beat expectations despite the continued struggles in travel retail and wholesale. READ MORE

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