The Gen Z shoppers driving luxury reselling online August 30, 2024 Secondhand luxury goods have boomed online over the last few years, going from a corner of the internet to a $50bn sector last year, covering just over 10 per cent of the total luxury market. Most of the growth in the resale market has been driven by gen Z shoppers looking for unique, economical and [...]
Dolce & Gabbana falls to fifth UK loss in a row as sales continue to fall August 27, 2024 The UK arm of Dolce & Gabbana made a pre-tax loss for the fifth year in a row as its sales were also cut. The division, which is headquartered in Worthing, has reported a pre-tax loss of £2.1m for the 12 months to 31 March, 2024, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. The figure [...]
Tourists’ return boosts sales at Italian luxury fashion house Zegna August 21, 2024 Sales at the UK arm of Italian luxury fashion house Zegna jumped by almost a quarter in 2023 thanks to the return of tourists following the Covid-19 pandemic. The division has reported a turnover of £30.7m for the 12 months, up from the £24.8m it posted for 2022. Newly-filed accounts with Companies House also show [...]
Valentino: Clothes swap campaign leads to UK sales success for luxury brand August 21, 2024 A campaign by global luxury fashion brand Valentino for shoppers to trade in their clothes in exchange for vouchers helped sales jump at its UK arm during 2023, it has been revealed. Valentino’s UK arm has reported a turnover of £38.9m for the year, up from £34.3m, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. The [...]
LVMH revenue slides as luxury retailer continues to combat uncertain market July 23, 2024 LVMH, the multibillion-pound owner of Dior and Louis Vuitton, has reported a drop in revenue in the first half of the year, joining other major fashion brands which are suffering from a slump in demand. Revenue for the luxury retail brand came in at €41.7bn (£35bn) for the first half of 2024, the firm said [...]
Mulberry makes surprise chief executive change amid luxury spending struggles July 9, 2024 The luxury brand has suffered this year as wealthy shoppers continued to slow their spending.