Business How Trump’s tariffs are dampening hopes of a luxury sector revival The global luxury sector, which has been facing slowing demand and an eroding customer base in the last several months, could be further hit by the escalating trade war between China and the US. 18/04/2025
Economy European alcohol industry faces €13bn blow from Trump’s 200% tariffs Trump’s threat to impose a 200% tariff on European alcohol rattled markets, sending Campari, Pernod Ricard, and LVMH stocks tumbling. The U.S. accounts for €13.1bn in EU beverage exports, with wine and spirits most at risk. 13/03/2025
Business Hermès bucks luxury sales slowdown and extends lead over rivals After end of year results well above analyst predictions, the Paris-based luxury goods group continued to outperform rivals and bucked the trend in a depressed market place. 14/02/2025
Business LVMH earnings highlight uneven recovery in the luxury goods sector LVMH posted subdued quarterly results due to continued weakness in the fashion and leather goods segment. The results slightly exceeded analysts' estimates for overall performance. 29/01/2025
Business LVMH sells Stella McCartney minority stake as luxury sector struggles LVMH has already sold the streetwear fashion brand Off-White recently, as well as its stake in Cruise Line Holdings amid dampened global demand for luxury goods and falling Chinese sales. 28/01/2025
Culture news France's richest man's influence grows with Académie election France's richest man has now been elected to one of his country's most esteemed positions. 03/12/2024
Business France’s richest family plan to buy into football with club purchase France’s richest family, the Arnaults of luxury empire LVMH, has announced the planned purchase of second-division soccer club Paris FC. 17/10/2024
Business LVMH misses expectations as luxury stocks experience growth slowdown Major European luxury stocks have experienced a slowdown in growth, primarily due to softened global purchasing power, particularly in China. 16/10/2024
Economy China’s CPI and economic briefings dampen European market sentiment China reported weaker-than-expected consumer price growth for September, alongside an underwhelming economic briefing, which may exert pressure on European luxury stocks. 14/10/2024
Business LVMH becomes major sponsor of Formula 1 with new 10-year deal unveiled LVMH has signed a 10-year global partnership with Formula One, with brands such as Louis Vuitton and Tag Heuer involved. The iconic watch manufacturer Rolex is ending a partnership with Formula One, which has been ongoing since 2013. 03/10/2024
Lifestyle Hedi Slimane steps down as Celine creative director After seven years as creative director of French luxury fashion house Celine, Hedi Slimane is moving on. 02/10/2024
Lifestyle LVMH sells Off-White: Is this the end for Virgil Abloh's brand? Off-White, the Virgil Abloh brand that was bought out by LVMH in 2021 at the height of its popularity now faces cultural irrelevancy. Why? 02/10/2024
Business Demand for luxury declining? LVMH half-year net profit drops 14% Shares in LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE fell nearly 5% on Wednesday morning after the luxury goods company failed to cheer investors with its latest results. 24/07/2024
Business 'Eurostars': The rise of Europe's answer to the US 'Magnificent 7' The 'Eurostars', including Novo Nordisk and ASML, have outperformed the US 'Magnificent 7' since 2020, showcasing diverse sector strengths and superior risk-adjusted returns, a recent research shows. 11/07/2024
Markets Birkenstock's key shareholder to offload stock despite rosy forecast US private equity firm L Catterton will still hold the biggest slice of the Birkenstock pie. 27/06/2024
Lifestyle Louis Vuitton sets tails & tongues wagging with new canine collection Louis Vuitton unveils its latest Pharrell Williams collaboration, a dog-themed Men's collection. 17/06/2024
Markets Europe's luxury stocks set for growth challenges in the year ahead Major European luxury stocks have been experiencing a slowdown in growth amid softened global purchasing power, particularly in China. 05/06/2024
Lifestyle Could this Romanian blouse make it to French catwalks? The Romanian blouse is a key part of the nation’s traditional folk dress and identity, and the government wants Louis Vuitton to feature it. 04/06/2024
Business Bezos knocks Arnault off top slot for world's richest man title Bernard Arnault, head of luxury group LVMH, has lost his position as a result of the reorganisation of his company and subsequent stock market concerns, according to latest figures from Bloomberg. 30/05/2024
Lifestyle Louis Vuitton unveils dramatic new styles at Gaudí’s Park Güell Nicolas Ghesquiere showcased the Parisian house’s 2025 Cruise collection to an A-list audience, including Ana de Armas, Jennifer Connelly, and Saoirse Ronan. 24/05/2024