Tod’s shares rose 10 percent on Friday morning following the news that LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton was upping its stake in the Italian company to 10 percent.

The year started well for Moncler, which reported a growth of 18 percent in revenues in the first quarter.

“Organic growth is the priority,” said Kering chief François-Henri Pinault.

The figures add to evidence the luxury sector is on the upswing.

Brunello Cucinelli, in discussing his brand’s strong first quarter, talked about his favorite designers and his optimism for the future.

The probiotics market is worth an estimated $57.2 billion, according to Seed Health, which is “on track” for a 8,948 percent three-year growth rate by the end of the second quarter this year.

The retailer gained market share in France.

Its star brand Gucci was back in positive territory, with organic revenues up 24.6 percent.

Denim specialist Replay contained the decrease in revenues in 2020, impacted by the restrictions and lockdowns globally, and sees gains in the performance of the brand in the first quarter of the year.

Parent company Tapestry Inc. has made Kahn the permanent CEO and president of the apparel, accessories and footwear brand.

The participating start-ups will receive $135,000 in investment with access to XRC Labs’ partners.

Fashion stores showed continued improvement in their month-to-month sales trend, and big increases from a year ago.

Speaking to shareholders, the LVMH boss said he was hopeful that vaccinations would bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.

Gensler, who led the Commodity Futures Trading Commission after the subprime mortgage crisis, is expected to be a watchful eye over retail.

The retailer will continue to invest in stores and product assortment.