**Gucci Panic: Kering SA Shares Plummet 15% as Sales Drop 20% in First Quarter, Hinting at China Slowdown**
Paris, France – Luxury giant Kering SA experienced a significant plunge in shares following a warning that sales at its flagship brand, Gucci, dropped by approximately 20% in the first quarter. This decline resulted in a drastic intraday decrease in stock value, the most substantial since 1992, wiping out over €7 billion euros ($7.6 billion) from Kering’s market capitalization. Gucci’s sales downturn, which is more reliant on China compared to other luxury brands, was primarily …