LVMH: Demand for leather sends revenues soaring £36.2bn July 25, 2023 Revenues at LVMH reached €42.2bn (£36.2bn) in the first half of the year, as the luxury conglomerate was boosted by demand for leather handbags and fashion goods. The company, which is owned by one of the richest men in the world, Bernard Arnault, said that revenue was up 15 per cent compared to last year [...]
Chanel dismisses IPO rumours as it eyes ‘pent up demand’ from consumers in China April 28, 2023 Chanel, one of the world’s biggest luxury brands, will remain private, after the French company’s boss dismissed IPO rumours. “We’re going to stay a private, independent company,” Leena Nair, chief executive of Chanel, told the Financial Times. “Rumours always float around, but you can put those to rest.” Nair, who joined the company in January [...]