LVMH

Founded 1987 as a result of the merge between Moët Hennessy and Louis Vuitton, LVMH is the largest luxury conglomerate in the world. In the nineties and with Bernard Arnault, LVMH led the lucrative marriage between historic luxury homes (mostly family-controlled until then).

Shares of the French group plummeted on the first trading day post-earnings announcement, revealing a 13.3% drop in profit and a 5% decline in revenue.

LVMH Tightens Grip on Loro Piana with $1 Billion Stake Boost to 94%

Strengthening its hold, the French luxury powerhouse has secured an additional 9% of the Italian label for €1 billion, raising its total stake to 94% and pegging the company’s valuation at €11 billion.

LVMH Navigates Luxury Tightening: Sales Slip a Mere 1% to €80.8 Billion in 2025

The French conglomerate stemmed the decline in sales for the fiscal year, buoyed by robust local demand and selective distribution, which offset weaknesses in the fashion, leather goods, and spirits divisions.

TAG Heuer CEO Departs Amid LVMH’s Watch Sector Turmoil

Antoine Pin has stepped down as chief executive of the French group’s main watchmaking brand, which, comprising Hublot and Zenith, raised sales by 1% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025.

Dior Appoints New President to Bolster Its American Presence

LVMH’s fashion house continues its executive shake-up, promoting from within as Charlotte Holman Ros steps up from the fragrance and beauty division to succeed Alexandra Winokur in the Americas.

Loewe Debuts Its Second Largest Global Store in Japan with Casa Ginza Concept

LVMH-owned luxury brand unveils its largest boutique in Japan, marking its second-largest global presence, sprawling across more than 9,000 square feet and four exquisite floors.

The executive will step into the leadership role of the luxury brand this Friday, reporting directly to Pietro Beccari. She takes over from Alessandro Valenti, who is set to join Christian Dior Couture as Deputy General Manager, heading the commercial division.

LVMH’s maison powers ahead in brick-and-mortar with LV The Place Seoul, an immersive flagship blending retail, exhibition, and dining, and launches its first La Beauté makeup corner at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann.

Hélène Poulit-Duquesne, CEO of Boucheron and seasoned executive with a rich history at LVMH, Richemont, and Kering, has been appointed President of the Comité Colbert, the luxury association representing nearly 3% of the French GDP.

In light of a lawsuit from heir Nicolas Puech, the French luxury group has denied allegations of redirecting Hermès shares, linking the missing stocks to managerial actions and LVMH’s landmark 2010 acquisition.

In a strategic leadership shuffle, LVMH has named Pietro Beccari as the new chairman and CEO of its Fashion Group, entrusting him with the continuing stewardship of Louis Vuitton as he takes over from industry icon Sidney Toledano.

Amid the luxury downturn, as Bain warns of disillusioned clients and dwindling shoppers, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Dior set sail for the American dream with their cruise collections, navigating tariff tensions and nodding to Trump.

The French perfume label has welcomed investment from LVMH’s Luxury Ventures as it seeks to leverage external funding for expansion into burgeoning markets including the Middle East, the U.S., and Asia.

LVMH’s brand faces the challenge of reversing declines in key markets, spurring the Spanish CEO to implement austerity tactics with layoffs, store closures, and relocation of the headquarters to France.

After a rapid ascent last year that saw the Spanish group leap into the top 3, growth has tempered. LVMH remains at the summit, while Hermès slides to third place.

Luxury group LVMH has opened applications for the 13th edition of its Prize for Young Designers, calling talent worldwide to apply by Jan. 11 and once again positioning the award as a springboard for the industry’s next generation.

The future of iconic Marc Jacobs is back under the spotlight. After a decade of adjustments and a stalled negotiation with potential buyers, the brand exposes the tensions between creativity, scale, and governance that are reshaping the luxury sector.

The French company has taken a minority stake in the Swiss movement manufacturer, under Citizen’s ownership, and entered into a strategic partnership to elevate the production and innovation of its watch brands.

The cosmetics industry is undergoing a significant transformation. L’Oréal is leading the charge with its consolidation efforts, investment funds are speeding up, while conglomerates retreat, and fragrances emerge as the most strategic luxury asset.

The French luxury giant is reportedly in talks to sell off half of its stake in the company co-owned with singer Rihanna, as Kering finalizes the sale of its beauty division.

Asia’s resurgence and Sephora’s comeback propel the French luxury leader to a 1% organic growth in Q3, countering Europe’s tourism softness.

The Italian designer, known for her groundbreaking tenure at Fendi starting in 1989 and her recent leadership at Dior, steps into a global position, bringing all lines together under one creative banner. Her first collection will be unveiled in February 2026 in Milan.

After over three decades as the steward of her family’s legacy, Silvia Venturini Fendi transitions to an honorary role at the brand. This shift comes amid a strategic overhaul following Kim Jones’ departure.

Dior, Vuitton, Bulgari, and Tiffany, under the French conglomerate, are expanding their footprint in the booming South Korean market, offering a stark contrast to the luxury slowdown in China and waning consumer strength in the U.S.

Bernard Arnault bolsters his media holdings with the purchase of Challenges, a leading French political and economic magazine, transitioning from the longstanding leadership of Claude Perdriel after almost 40 years.

In a bid to foster sustainability, the French luxury group has announced its collaboration with Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), aiming to champion biodiversity, climate action, circularity, and environmental solutions as part of New York Climate Week.

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