Andrea Figueras

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Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica to Buy Optegra in Medical AI Push

1 week ago | wsj.com | Andrea Figueras

Optegra operates eye hospitals and diagnostic facilities across the U.K., Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and the NetherlandsThe Franco-Italian eyewear group said Friday that the deal builds on the company’s offering, which spans beyond frames and lenses to include AI-powered technologies, wearables, medical instruments and science-backed eyecare solutions. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica to Buy Optegra in Medical AI Push

1 week ago | tradingview.com | Andrea Figueras

Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica to Buy Optegra in Medical AI PushELRay-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica said it would buy AI-focused ophthalmology platform Optegra from MidEuropa, as part of the group's medical technology strategy. The Franco-Italian eyewear group said Friday that the deal builds on the company's offering, which spans beyond frames and lenses to include AI-powered technologies, wearables, medical instruments and science-backed eyecare solutions.
Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri Steps Down as Artistic Director of Women’s Collections

1 week ago | wsj.com | Andrea Figueras

Christian Dior said that Maria Grazia Chiuri has decided to step down as creative director of the brand’s women’s collections after nine years in the role. The haute couture label, which is part of French luxury group LVMH MC 1.36 %increase; green up pointing triangle , didn’t name a successor.
Wolters Kluwer to Buy Global Legal Software Provider Brightflag for $480 Million

1 week ago | wsj.com | Andrea Figueras

Wolters Kluwer WKL -0.95%decrease; red down pointing triangle said it has signed an agreement to acquire global legal software provider Brightflag for around 425 million euros, equivalent to $480 million, in cash. The Amsterdam-listed information-services company said Thursday that the acquisition, which is expected to be completed next month, will strengthen the group’s presence among mid-size corporations in the U.S. and Europe. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rentokil Initial to Sell Workwear Business in France to H.I.G. Capital for $464 Million

1 week ago | wsj.com | Andrea Figueras

The company said the sale will allow it focus on its main business areas and strengthen the balance sheetThe pest-control, hygiene and work-wear services provider said Wednesday that the deal values the business at a gross enterprise value of roughly 410 million euros ($464.5 million) on a cash-free, debt-free basis. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Swiss Watch Exports Jump in April Boosted by U.S. Frontloading

1 week ago | morningstar.com | Andrea Figueras

By Andrea Figueras Swiss watch exports climbed in April, propelled by an exceptional increase in the U.S. due to early shipments ahead of the potential implementation of tariffs on imported goods to the country. Total exports of Swiss timepieces jumped more than 18% to 2.55 billion Swiss francs ($3.11 billion) in April compared with the prior-year period, according to data from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, known as FH. For the first four months of the year, exports rose 4%.
Kering Names Pierpaolo Piccioli Creative Director of Balenciaga

2 weeks ago | wsj.com | Andrea Figueras

French luxury group faces a slowdown in demand for high-end goods, coupled with its own turnaround challengesThe appointment is effective from July 10 and the first Balenciaga collection under Piccioli’s creative direction will be unveiled in October, the luxury group led by Francois-Henri Pinault said Monday. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8Subscribe NowAlready a subscriber? Sign In
Cartier Parent Richemont Posts Higher Sales Boosted by Core Jewelry Division

3 weeks ago | wsj.com | Andrea Figueras

The jeweler and watchmaker says the current global uncertain environment requires agility and disciplineSwiss jeweler and watchmaker Richemont reported an increase in fourth-quarter sales driven by its core jewelry division, at a time when the luxury sector contends with persistently slowing demand and an unpredictable global trade spat.
Sandal-Maker Birkenstock Lifts Earnings View After Strong Sales

3 weeks ago | wsj.com | Andrea Figueras

The new range implies adjusted Ebitda of 660 million to 670 million euros ($737.5 million-$748.6 million) for fiscal 2025, representing an on-year increase of up to 21%. After a positive start to its fiscal year, the U.S.-listed company said it now expects constant-currency revenue growth to come in toward the high end of its previously guided 15% to 17% range.
Salvatore Ferragamo’s Shares Drop After Brand Turnaround Doesn’t Help Sales

3 weeks ago | wsj.com | Andrea Figueras

The Italian company posted revenue of 221.1 million euros ($247 million) for the first three months of 2025, 2.6% lower than in the prior-year period. On a currency-adjusted basis, revenue fell 1%. “The difficult macroeconomic environment, weighing on consumers’ confidence, impacted the first quarter’s performance,” it said. The brand’s multiple turnaround plans have proved unsuccessful, Citi analysts Thomas Chauvet and Mahesh Mohankumar wrote in a note.