
European Luxury Groups Shed €250 Billion as China Demand Slumps
Sales drops reaching 20 per cent across major fashion houses in mainland China trigger sharp equity losses and pressure retail operations across Asia.
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Sales drops reaching 20 per cent across major fashion houses in mainland China trigger sharp equity losses and pressure retail operations across Asia.

Richemont remains roughly flat as major luxury companies report lower sales across a three-year downturn following the post-pandemic boom.

Wealthy Chinese face an October 22 deadline to settle back taxes on offshore trusts, curbing spending at LVMH, Kering and Hermes.

A BCG survey of 12,000 consumers shows 70 percent halted purchases over price hikes, shifting spending toward beauty.

Parent company Kering will maintain production of formal leather shoes and handbags in Italy while sourcing technical casual footwear from Asian hubs.

The R|Elan Circular Design Challenge will serve as exclusive nominating partner ahead of a Delhi ceremony on October 13.

The Italian designer will oversee ready-to-wear, accessories and eyewear, with his debut collection scheduled for the autumn/winter 2027-2028 season.

Yves Saint Laurent led regional expansion with 30 per cent annual gains while Gucci saw its revenue share across the group drop to 48 per cent.

Consensus estimates point to fourth-quarter sales growth for Kering in Greater China, even after July luxury revenue across the market fell 10 percent.

The luxury group Kering has reported an upturn in its performance for Q2, indicating a return to revenue growth. CEO Luca de Meo has attributed this encouraging development to the early signs of progress across Kering’s portfolio, following recent operational…

Kering’s flagship brand, Gucci, is focusing on rebuilding its market position in China following years of stagnation. The luxury company’s complacency resulted in an underwhelming retail experience and poorly situated stores, according to Kering CEO Luca de…

In a significant maneuver towards streamlining its operations, luxury conglomerate Kering has divested its beauty division to L’Oreal. The deal, valued at US$4.6 billion (EU$4 billion), is part of Kering’s broader strategy to concentrate on its essential…

Kering, the renowned French luxury merchandise corporation, has disclosed a significant sales drop for the initial half of the year. The company’s performance continues to be impacted negatively owing to a consistent decline in sales from Gucci. Semi-Annual…

The company announced Wednesday that Alessandro Michele is stepping down as Gucci’s creative director. Michele, who has been with Gucci for 20 years, assumed the role in 2015. Before becoming creative director, he was in the company’s shoe and accessories…

Luxury brand Kering Eyewear has launched its first store in South Korea, located on the eighth floor of Lotte Duty Free’s store in Busan. A collaboration between Kering Group and Lotte, the brand claims the new boutique is its largest store in Asia to date.…

French luxury goods Kering sounded a positive note on its forecasts for its performance this year in China, even if the country’s consumers are not expected to resume traveling abroad for at least a year. Group managing director Jean-Francois Palus told…
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