When executives from luxury giant Kering sit down for an investors' day in Florence on Thursday, the troubled Italian fashion icon Gucci is likely to be foremost in their minds.
The giant Paris-based fashion conglomerate, which also owns Yves Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta, is meeting in the birthplace of its flagship double-G brand which continues to weigh on its profitability and sales.Â
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