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Ferragamo first half profits plunge

Aug 7, 2024 / Italy
The Italian luxury group has reported another weak quarterly performance. Both Ferragamo’s operating profit and net profit in the first half of the year fell by 41% and 71%, respectively

Tapestry appoints Eva Erdmann as CEO & Brand President of Kate Spade

Aug 5, 2024 / United States
The New York-based company has appointed Eva Erdmann as CEO & Brand President of its Kate Spade brand, effective October. She will succeed Liz Fraser, who is leaving Tapestry in September

Prada reports strong first half

Aug 1, 2024 / Italy
In a challenging macroeconomic environment, the Italy-based luxury group has reported a 17% first half revenue growth as compared to the same period of last year. Miu Miu continues to shine

Hermès continues to grow

Jul 30, 2024 / France
Amid a general slowdown in the luxury sector, the French-based luxury group stood out by reporting a strong first half in 2023, with both sales and profits up

Kering profits plunge in the first half

Jul 25, 2024 / France
Amidst a general slowdown in demand for luxury goods and with Gucci struggling badly, Kering has seen its first half net profit halved as compared to the same period last year

LVMH posts a 14% drop in net profit

Jul 24, 2024 / France
The French-based luxury conglomerate has posted a 14% year-on-year fall in first half net profit amid an uncertain macroeconomic environment. Fashion & Leather Goods division hit by currency fluctuations

Low expectations for a recovery in the Italian luxury sector

Jul 18, 2024 / Italy
There are no signs that the downturn in the luxury sector is over, says the Confindustria Moda. Only 1 in 10 entrepreneurs expects an improvement in the second quarter of the year

Mulberry appoints new CEO

Jul 18, 2024 / United Kingdom
The British luxury brand has announced the appointment of Andrea Baldo as Chief Executive Officer, effective from the 1st of September. He succeeds Thierry Andretta, who has already stepped down

Burberry announces new CEO and warns of loss as first quarter sales slump

Jul 15, 2024 / United Kingdom
The luxury company has warned of an operating loss in the 1H of the year if the slowdown in the luxury sector continues, after reporting a 21% year-on-year fall in sales in the 1Q and announcing the exit of CEO Jonathan Akeroyd

Hundreds of jobs to be axed at Burberry

Jul 8, 2024 / United Kingdom
The UK-based luxury label plans to cut hundreds of jobs as part of a radical cost-cutting programme intended to bolster falling profits, the Telegraph reports

Saks Fifth Avenue owner to acquire Neiman Marcus

Jul 5, 2024 / United States
HBC, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Neiman Marcus Group, owner of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, in a deal valued at 2.65 billion USD

Golden Goose postpones IPO

Jun 20, 2024 / Italy
Permira-backed luxury sneaker company Golden Goose has postponed its IPO due to a climate of political uncertainty in Europe. The shares were due to start trading next Friday

Golden Goose valued at up to 1.86 billion euros for IPO

Jun 14, 2024 / Italy
The Italian luxury sneaker company is targeting a market capitalisation of up to 1.86 billion euros in its initial public offering on the Milan stock exchange, below earlier expectations

LVMH increases its stake in the Spanish tannery Riba Guixà

Jun 5, 2024 / France
LVMH’s Métiers d’Art has signed an agreement to increase its stake in Riba Guixà, the Spanish tannery renowned for its expertise in tanning Enterfino lambskin

Capri results disappoint in the fourth quarter

Jun 3, 2024 / United States
As its ongoing acquisition by Tapestry awaits legal resolution after being blocked by a US regulator, the luxury fashion group reports a disappointing fourth quarter due to weak global demand
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