French borrowing costs surge as political crisis deepens Markets French assets suffered at the hands of a brutal sell-off on Monday, after the country’s latest prime minister resigned just a month into the role, exacerbating an already grave political crisis. French stocks tumbled across the board while government borrowing costs climbed sharply to their highest since 2011, after newly appointed prime minister Sebastien Lecornu [...]
Moët & Chandon: Sales slump by £25m at champagne owner Retail UK sales at the owner of champagne label Moët & Chandon slumped by £25m during its latest financial year amid “difficult trading conditions”, it has been revealed. Moët Hennessy UK has reported a turnover of £267.1m for 2024, down from the £292.7m it achieved in 2023. The business said its fall in sales was “In [...]
French bosses round on ‘deadly’ wealth tax plans Wealth Some of France’s most high-profile entrepreneurs have rounded on a wealth tax proposal being touted by a party key to the flailing government’s fortune, warning it would risk “destroying the French economy” and sparking an exodus of the country’s wealthiest residents. Bernard Arnault, the billionaire chief executive of luxury behemoth LVMH and France’s richest man, [...]
Dishoom served huge valuation after founders sell stake August 4, 2025 Dishoom has been valued in the region of £300m after striking an investment deal with a firm backed by LVMH. The restaurant chain has agreed a deal for an undisclosed sum with US-based L Catterton in a move which will see founders Shamil Thakrar and Kavi Thakrar dilute their stakes. Both co-founders are expected to [...]
How AI is redefining luxury fashion July 29, 2025 From digital Gucci fashion drops to AI stylists, luxury fashion has jumped on board the AI train, writes Paul Armstrong.
Christian Dior: UK sales and profit slashed despite demand for watches and jewellery July 28, 2025 Sales and profit at the UK arm of Christian Dior have been slashed despite the uptick in demand for the luxury fashion brand’s watches and jewellery. The London-based division’s revenue fell from £32.4m to £280m in the year while its pre-tax profit was also cut from £46.6m to £27.6m over the same period. Its latest [...]
Flexjet: Private jet giant valued at $4bn after mega funding round July 21, 2025 Flexjet, the world’s second-largest private jet company, has been valued at around $4bn (£2.9bn) after securing $800m in new funding. The US firm’s latest funding round has been led by private equity giant L Catterton – which itself is backed by luxury group LVMH. Other backers of the round include KSL Capital Partners and J. [...]
Will High Net Worths save LVMH’s share price? July 9, 2025 LVMH’s share price has taken a battering as nervous investors shy away from luxury companies amid a global downturn in the market. Its share price has fallen by more than 35 per cent since the end of January; it now trades at its lowest forward earnings multiple in seven years – roughly half that of [...]
Louis Vuitton: Sales and profit slashed amid luxury spending slowdown June 20, 2025 A continued slowdown in luxury retail spending saw sales at the UK arm of Louis Vuitton slashed by almost £90m and profit tumble during 2024, it has been revealed. The fashion powerhouse has reported sales of £488.2m for its latest financial year, down from the £575.2m it achieved in 2023. New accounts filed with Companies [...]
Weak demand for cognac and spirits pulls down LVMH, Diageo and Pernod April 15, 2025 Weak demand for cognac and spirits has sparked a sell-off of LVMH shares and a dip for other listed luxury brands. Shares in LVMH fell 7.25 per cent in early trade, causing the fashion behemoth to lose its crown to Hermes as the world’s most valuable luxury company. Shares in London spirits maker Diageo and [...]