MILAN — Tod’s is the latest luxury brand to be scrutinized for allegedly failing to properly audit its suppliers whose subcontractors allegedly engaged in sweatshop schemes and workforce exploitation. Milan prosecutors had been investigating in Tod’s’ value chain since last year, unearthing labor abuse and poor working conditions at a handful of its subcontractors in the Lombardy and Marche regions. The former were reportedly involved in the production of staff uniforms, while the latter were supplying foo ...

Francesca Bellettini is officially Gucci’s new president and chief executive officer, tasked with turning around the troubled Italian fashion house amid a morose climate for luxury players. The announcement from Kering after the close of trading on the Paris bourse Wednesday confirms a WWD report Sunday that Bellettini, one of the French luxury group’s most visible and accomplished executives, would be entrusted with fixing its biggest and most crucial brand. More from WWD It’s the first major move by Ke ...

Press release - Francesca Bellettini appointed President and CEO of Gucci - 17 09 25 PRESS RELEASE September 17, 2025 FRANCESCA BELLETTINI APPOINTED PRESIDENT AND CEO OF GUCCI Kering today announced the appointment of Francesca Bellettini as President and Chief Executive Officer of Gucci, reporting to Luca de Meo, Chief Executive Officer of Kering. Luca de Meo stated: “At this pivotal moment, I intend to build a leaner and clearer organization in which the best talent drive our Houses forward. Gucci, as ...