Gucci Owner Kering Tumbles 12% as Luxury Braces for a Brutal Winter
The French group's sharp slide is the clearest signal yet that high-end spending is cooling, and the sector's biggest players should take note.

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The French group's sharp slide is the clearest signal yet that high-end spending is cooling, and the sector's biggest players should take note.
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