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Richest Billionaires in Fashion and Retail Industry (August 18, 2023)

As of August 18, 2023, Bernard Arnault has a net worth of US$209.2 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the fashion and retail industry. Amancio Ortega follows in second place with $87.9 billion, while Francoise Bettencourt Meyers ranks third with $87.2 billion, and Jim Walton comes in fourth with $64.6 billion.

The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by Rob Walton, whose net worth is $63.3 billion, and Alice Walton, whose net worth is $62.4 billion. Dieter Schwarz is placed 7th with a net worth of $49.6 billion. Phil Knight ($41.3 billion) occupied the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the fashion and retail industry, followed by François Pinault (No. 9) with $36.8 billion and Tadashi Yanai (No. 10, $33.9 billion).

Richest Billionaires in Fashion and Retail Industry, 2023

  1. Bernard Arnault & family: $209.2 billion
  2. Amancio Ortega: $87.9 billion
  3. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & family: $87.2 billion
  4. Jim Walton: $64.6 billion
  5. Rob Walton: $63.3 billion
  6. Alice Walton: $62.4 billion
  7. Dieter Schwarz: $49.6 billion
  8. Phil Knight & family: $41.3 billion
  9. François Pinault & family: $36.8 billion
  10. Tadashi Yanai & family: $33.9 billion
  11. Alain Wertheimer: $32.8 billion
  12. Gerard Wertheimer: $32.8 billion
  13. Lukas Walton: $22.9 billion
  14. John Menard Jr: $19.8 billion
  15. Theo Albrecht Jr & family: $17.9 billion
  16. Stefan Persson: $17.7 billion
  17. Beate Heister: $17.1 billion
  18. Karl Albrecht Jr & family: $17.1 billion
  19. Radhakishan Damani: $16.0 billion
  20. Leonard Lauder: $15.6 billion

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Lisa Brown, PhD
Lisa Brown, PhD in Political Journalism and Policy, is the opinion editor for News and Initiatives at CEOWORLD Magazine, where she oversees editorial content that bridges financial analysis, corporate leadership, and brand strategy. With over 13 years in business media and strategic communications, Lisa brings a rare combination of market insight and storytelling expertise. She began her career as a financial reporter in New York, covering Wall Street trends and corporate earnings, before moving into senior editorial roles for international business outlets. Lisa has also worked as a communications consultant for multinational companies, advising on investor relations, executive visibility, and crisis messaging.

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