Kering hit by weak sales at Gucci
- Kering reported a 12% decline in fourth-quarter revenues to 4.39 billion euros, impacted by a 24% drop in Gucci sales, according to the company's report.
- Gucci's sales fell significantly due to a failed aesthetic overhaul, leading to a 24% drop compared to the previous year, according to Kering's announcement.
- Kering's CEO, François-Henri Pinault, expressed confidence in reaching a "point of stabilization" and plans for gradual growth moving forward.
- Analysts predict that Gucci will not rebound until next year, with the new designer's appointment potentially slowing progress, according to RBC.
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