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Gucci's sales drop 6% in third quarter as weak Chinese demand dampens turnaround hopes

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“Gucci's sales drop 6% in third quarter as weak Chinese demand dampens turnaround hopes”

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Sales at Gucci fell by 6% in the third quarter. (Kering Q3 Financial Report / Earnings Call)

Sales at Gucci fell by 6% in the third quarter.. Sales at Gucci were down to €1.29 billion ($1.44 billion) in the quarter.. Total group revenues fell by 1% when adjusted for currency swings..

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  • Sales at Gucci fell by 6% in the third quarter. (Kering Q3 Financial Report / Earnings Call)
  • Sales at Gucci were down to €1.29 billion ($1.44 billion) in the quarter. (Kering Q3 Financial Report)
  • Total group revenues fell by 1% when adjusted for currency swings. (Kering Q3 Financial Report)
  • The group has so far reduced its retail network by 105 stores and was targeting 125 closures by the end of the year. (Kering Earnings Call - Armelle Poulou Statements)
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