Dior vs. Gucci: A Tale of Growth, Challenges, and Survival Strategies. Who’s Weathering the Storm Better?
Luxury fashion is a high-stakes game, and two of its biggest players; Dior and Gucci are facing contrasting challenges despite their shared history of rapid growth. Having doubled their sales in under five years, these powerhouse brands are now dealing with the fallout of their ambitious expansion strategies. However, while both are navigating headwinds, the […]
GUCCI Struggles Amidst China Slowdown and Leadership Overhaul.
French luxury conglomerate Kering, home to iconic brands like Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, faced a challenging first quarter, marked by a 10% drop in sales. This decline, amounting to $4.8 billion (€4.5 billion), was attributed primarily to the struggles of its flagship brand, Gucci. With Gucci contributing significantly to Kering’s sales and […]
Alessandro Michele Succeeds Pierpaolo Piccioli as Valentino Creative Director!
Alessandro Michele by Fabio Lovino Valentino has officially announced the appointment of Alessandro Michele as the new creative director of the esteemed couture house in Rome. Michele takes the reins from Pierpaolo Piccioli, who bid farewell to the brand after an illustrious 25-year tenure. Having departed from his previous role as creative director of Gucci […]
Chimamanda Adichie, Amina J. Mohammed, Aliko Dangote, Peter Obi Honoured At THISDAY’s 25th Anniversary.
World renowned writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie bags THISDAY Newspapers’ “Woman of the Decade” editor’s choice award. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, THISDAY honored personalities and corporate organisations who have shown excellence in their respective fields. Alongside Adichie, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations; Amina J. Mohammed also received the “Woman of the Decade” nod, […]
Top 5 Brands to Watch in 2017: We Chat With Brand Maestro & Creator, Charles O’Tudor
To kick off the New Year, renowned brand expert and principal consultant at ADSTRAT Branding Management Consortium, Charles O’Tudor, revealed his top 5 brands to watch in 2017. Just in case you didn’t know (but really, you didn’t?), the name Charles O’Tudor is synonymous with advertising and marketing communications in the Nigerian space and beyond. O’Tudor […]