Orient Express and Royal Scotsman owner Belmond still in the red despite sales rise Business The UK arm of the company that runs the Venice Simplon-Orient Express increased its sales but saw its pre-tax loss widen during 2023, it has been revealed.
How Miu Miu escaped the luxury slowdown which hit LVMH, Gucci and Watches of Switzerland Luxury Miu Miu has managed to create a brand which taps into to the Chinese fashion trends Gen Z shoppers are looking for.
Gucci, Prada, and Burberry are no longer in Vogue as ‘richcession’ bruises luxury sales Retail A profit warning from the parent brand of Gucci has sunk the share price of not only the brand but also its rivals, in the latest sign that luxury designers are falling out of fashion with investors.
London’s tourist tax: Struggling luxury brands LVMH, Mulberry and Burberry have other problems, too January 17, 2024 Mulberry has fallen out of fashion with investors as shares slumped over four per cent this morning, with the luxury retailers expressing growing concerns about flattening sales and the tourist tax. The British fashion house, best known for its leather handbags, has had around £3bn wiped off its market value in the last five months [...]
The Notebook: Victoria Scholar on why the allure of luxury bags could bolster designer marques October 25, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, it’s Victoria Scholar of Interactive Investor Don’t discount the allure of luxury bags – or the stocks of their makers LVMH reported rather dismal results this month. The luxury goods giant, which owns brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior, announced third [...]
LVMH: Dior owner bolstered by demand for luxury goods but booze sales flag October 10, 2023 Luxury conglomerate LVMH reported organic revenue growth of 14 per cent at its third quarter results as it was bolstered by cash rich shoppers splurging on makeup and designer goods. The fashion giant, which owns the likes of Louis Vuttion and Dior, said revenues jumped 11 per cent year-on-year in its leather and fashion goods [...]
LVMH set for further growth despite uncertain global economic outlook October 8, 2023 Investors will turn their focus to LVMH’s third quarter update on Tuesday to see if demand for luxury fashion goods continues to prevail.
Versace owner Capri snapped up by Coach’s Tapestry in £6.6bn mega-deal to challenge LVMH August 11, 2023 Tapestry, the American fashion giant behind luxury brands such as Coach and Kate Spade, has agreed to buy Capri the owners of designer Versace in a $8.5bn (£6.6bn) deal. The merger will form a larger fashion conglomerate which will rival the likes of LVMH, the multibillion pound business behind designers such as Louis Vuitton and [...]
LVMH: Demand for leather sends revenues soaring £36.2bn July 25, 2023 Revenues at LVMH reached €42.2bn (£36.2bn) in the first half of the year, as the luxury conglomerate was boosted by demand for leather handbags and fashion goods. The company, which is owned by one of the richest men in the world, Bernard Arnault, said that revenue was up 15 per cent compared to last year [...]
Chanel dismisses IPO rumours as it eyes ‘pent up demand’ from consumers in China April 28, 2023 Chanel, one of the world’s biggest luxury brands, will remain private, after the French company’s boss dismissed IPO rumours. “We’re going to stay a private, independent company,” Leena Nair, chief executive of Chanel, told the Financial Times. “Rumours always float around, but you can put those to rest.” Nair, who joined the company in January [...]