Luxury
Prada reports solid first half amid challenging backdrop
The Italy-based luxury group has posted a solid performance in the first half of the year. The Prada brand proved resilient during this period, while Miu Miu continued its accelerated growth trajectory
Hermès maintains growth trajectory
Building on its performance in the first quarter, the France-based luxury group has reported continued growth in the first half of the year, driven by increased year-on-year sales across all regions
Kering’s revenue and profits tumble in the first half
The parent company of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent continues to struggle. In the first half of the year, revenue declined by 16% and net profit declined by 46%, as compared to the same period last year
LVMH posts decline in first half revenue and profit
In line with its results in the first quarter of the year, the France-based luxury conglomerate ended the first half with a 4% year-on-year decline in revenue and a 22% decline in net profit
Burberry sees a slower revenue drop in the first quarter
The UK-based luxury company reported a 6% decline in revenue in the first quarter of its current fiscal year, but highlighted improvements in comparable retail sales in all regions
Loro Piana placed under court administration in Italy over worker exploitation
The luxury cashmere label owned by LVMH has been placed under judicial administration for a year due to suspected worker exploitation and insufficient oversight within its supply chain
Prada acquires a 10% stake in the Rino Mastrotto leather group
The Italian luxury group will hand over two tanneries to Rino Mastrotto, as well as an unspecified cash investment. This will enable Prada to exert greater control over its production process
Luca de Meo appointed Chief Executive Officer of Kering
The CEO of the automotive group Renault has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer of the luxury group Kering, marking a change in the company’s governance
Golden Goose reports double-digit growth in the first quarter
The Italy-based luxury sneaker company reported double-digit growth in the first quarter of the year, driven by the successful performance of the DTC channel across all regions
Capri Holdings posts wider net loss in the fourth quarter
The US-based luxury group posted a wider net loss in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 as it continues to execute initiatives aimed at returning to growth. The upcoming sale of Versace is expected to help reduce debt
Weak Asia Pacific demand drags down Ferragamo’s first quarter revenue
The Italy-based luxury group reported a 2.6% decrease in revenue in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year, driven by weak demand in the Asia Pacific region
Tapestry raises full year outlook
The owner of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman (whose sale is expected to be finalised in the summer) has reported strong performance in the first quarter, raising the outlook for the full year
Strong first quarter for the Prada group
The Italy-based luxury group reported a strong first quarter, with growth in all regions despite a complex macro environment. The Miu Miu brand continues to thrive
Hermès continues to expand its production capacity
With the opening of a new leather workshop in Normandy, which will ultimately create 260 new jobs for craftsmen, the French luxury group is reaffirming its commitment to expanding its production capacity
Gucci continues to be a drag on Kering’s performance
The France-based luxury group has reported a weak first quarter. Gucci continues to weigh down on its performance, with revenue down on a reported basis by 24% year-over-year-
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