LVMH
This coverage focuses on LVMH’s influence and activities within the UK retail landscape. Reporting highlights store openings, brand performance, strategic acquisitions, marketing campaigns, and executive appointments — all analysed through their impact on luxury retail operations, market positioning, and consumer trends. The content is designed for professionals managing retail, brand, and commercial strategies in the premium and luxury sectors.
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Jul- 2025 -28 JulyLuxury Goods
LVMH in talks to sell Marc Jacobs for around $1bn
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is reportedly in talks to sell fashion label Marc Jacobs, in a deal that could be worth around $1bn (£744.7m), according to the Wall Street Journal. The outlet said the French luxury group has held discussions with several interested parties, including Reebok’s owner Authentic, Bluestar…
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25 JulyLuxury Goods
LVMH H1 revenues dip 4% to €39.8bn amid softened luxury demand
LVMH has reported a 4% fall in revenues to €39.8bn (£34.7bn) for the first half of 2025, which the luxury fashion group attributed to geopolitical and economic disruption. Profits from recurring operations dropped 15% to €9bn (£7.8bn), representing an operating margin of 22.6%, while net profit attributable to the group…
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14 JulyLuxury Goods
Louis Vuitton confirms UK customer data stolen in cyber attack
Louis Vuitton has confirmed that data belonging to UK shoppers was stolen in a cyber attack on its systems earlier this month. The luxury fashion brand said an unauthorised third party accessed its UK operations on 2 July, taking names, purchase history and contact details of customers. However, the company…
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Apr- 2025 -8 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-8/4/25
Levi Strauss & Co reported a strong start to 2025, with Q1 sales rising 3% to $1.5bn (£1.17bn) and adjusted EBITDA surging 47% to $204m (£159m), exceeding expectations. Direct-to-consumer revenues grew 9%, while wholesale sales increased 3%. The Levi’s brand saw an 8% global organic growth, with the Americas up…
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8 AprilPeople Moves
LVMH makes leadership appointments to Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Kenzo
LVMH has announced three new leadership appointments within Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Kenzo. Ramon Ros has been appointed CEO of Fendi as of 1 July 2025 and will report to Sidney Toledano, senior advisor to the LVMH group chairman. Throughout his proven track record of success within LVMH, especially at…
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Feb- 2025 -13 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Bluestar Alliance acquires Palm Angels
Global brand management firm Bluestar Alliance has announced the acquisition of Palm Angels luxury streetwear brand. The acquisition follows Bluestar Alliance’s recent acquisition of Off-White from LVMH, and underscores Bluestar Alliance’s continued expansion into the high-end streetwear and luxury fashion sectors. Born in 2015, Palm Angels has rapidly become a…
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Dec- 2024 -13 DecemberAnalysis
How China and ‘memory makers’ are shaping luxury retail trends
The global luxury retail market is at a turning point, navigating economic shifts, evolving consumer preferences, and new growth opportunities. Insights from Morningstar’s Luxury Landscape and other industry reports have explained what trends really shaped the luxury segment year, giving us a good idea of what to expect in 2025.…
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Nov- 2024 -15 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-15/11/24
The UK economy stagnated in Q3 2024, with GDP rising just 0.1%, a sharp slowdown from 0.5% growth in Q2. The services and construction sectors saw modest gains, but production shrank. Nominal GDP increased by 0.8%, driven by rising employee compensation. Economic uncertainty, partly due to the upcoming budget, hindered…
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15 NovemberLuxury Goods
LVMH unveils new leadership team appointments
LVMH chairman and chief executive officer Bernard Arnault has made a raft of appointments to the group’s leadership team after consulting with the Sustainability and Governance Committee of the board of directors. Maud Alvarez-Pereyre will be appointed executive vice president Human Resources of the LVMH Group and become a member…
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Oct- 2024 -18 OctoberAnalysis
A look at Mulberry’s financial struggles and future prospects
Once a darling of the British fashion scene in the 2000s, Mulberry was a go-to accessory for trendsetters like Alexa Chung with its signature leather handbags, such as the Bayswater. However, the group is now grappling with a financial crisis, reporting a pre-tax loss of £34.1m for the year ending…
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