August 2026 — Week 2

Kering's Second Quarter Shows Bottega Veneta and Saint Laurent Holding the Line in a Volatile Luxury Market

Kering reported second-quarter results in New York on Monday, underscoring how Bottega Veneta and Yves Saint Laurent have become the group's most reliable engines of retail resilience as luxury demand remains uneven across key markets. The figures suggested a market still defined by caution, but one in which disciplined merchandising, sharper brand codes and elevated leather goods continue to command consumer attention.