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Birkenstock Could Break Fashion’s IPO Logjam
A blockbuster public listing should clear the way for other brands to try their luck. That, plus LVMH results and what else to watch for in the coming week.
Are Luxury’s Biggest Brands Inflating Away Their Emissions?
Soaring luxury goods prices have boosted turnover at companies like LVMH and Kering, helping them to report reductions in their ‘emissions intensity’ — the volume of planet-warming gases released relative to revenue.
LVMH, Gucci to Expand in India With New Outlets in Reliance’s Luxury Mall
Reliance plans to open top-end luxury mall in Mumbai with LVMH and Kering brands set to open stores, marking retail expansion for brands in India.
Explainer: How Russia’s Wartime Fashion Market Works
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been devastating for businesses in Kyiv and changed the dynamics of the fashion industry in Moscow more profoundly than anyone expected early last year.
Luxury Slowdown? Not So Fast
Momentum in China and tourist spend in Europe enabled the sector to continue growing in Q2, while Kering’s surprise acquisition of a 30 percent stake in Valentino suggests there is more consolidation to come, writes Imran Amed.
LVMH China Rebound Offsets Weakening US Demand
Group revenue for the first half rose 17 percent year-on-year to €42.2 billion. But a fall in US sales in the second quarter could signal the sector’s post-pandemic explosive growth spurt is beginning to temper.
LVMH Inks Blockbuster Olympics Deal
The Louis Vuitton owner and its brands will be front-and-centre at the Paris 2024 games, deepening the conglomerate’s ties to the world of sport.
Where Did Luxury’s Aspirational Shoppers Go?
After years of fuelling growth at luxury brands, the consumer segment group — which typically opts for entry-level accessories — pulled back sharply on spending in the first quarter of 2023. BoF unpacks what happened and what’s to come.
Is This Luxury’s New Normal?
LVMH, Kering and Prada are among the companies who will seek to reassure the market this week after mixed-bag earnings resulted in a luxury sell-off. That, plus what else to watch for in The Week Ahead.
The Fight For Beauty’s Top Talent
With luxury names like LVMH and Kering revving up their beauty businesses, pure play competitors need to safeguard their most prized possessions: their people.