Versace: UK sales slashed again as profit almost wiped out October 14, 2025 Sales at the UK arm of fashion house Versace have been slashed by a fifth for a second consecutive year as the downturn in luxury spending continues. The division has reported a turnover of £15.2m for the 12 months to 31 March, 2025, new accounts filed with Companies House have revealed. The latest total is [...]
Pandora: UK profit slumps as sales slip after record high September 30, 2025 Profit at the UK arm of luxury jewellery brand Pandora has fallen significantly as its sales slipped back from a record high. The London-headquartered division has posted a pre-tax profit of £14.9m for 2024, new accounts filed with Companies House show. The latest total comes after Pandora achieved a pre-tax profit of £61.1m in 2023. [...]
Fan groups urge Fifa to block overseas LaLiga and Serie A matches September 1, 2025 Fifa has been urged to block plans for domestic leagues to play in-season matches overseas. Supporters’ groups say that “relocating domestic league matches abroad would set a dangerous precedent” amid news that both the Italian Serie A and Spanish LaLiga are working on staging matches overseas. AC Milan and Como are looking to play one [...]
Pandora confirms customer data stolen in data breach August 5, 2025 Pandora has become the latest retailer to fall victim to a cyber attack after a spate of companies were targeted earlier this year. The premium jeweller confirmed the attack on August 5, telling customers that “some customer information was accessed through a third-party platform that we use”. “Only very common types of data were copied [...]
Don’t panic: What’s behind markets’ Iran-Israel indifference? June 23, 2025 Commentators have warned that an escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict could set off a chain of events that leads to the outbreak of World War 3. But markets have reacted as if the exchange of air attacks have barely happened at all. Ali Lyon digs into a puzzling few days of equities and oil trading. [...]
Rob McElhenney-backed Classic Football Shirts scores sales success June 23, 2025 Sales surged at Classic Football Shirts, which is backed by the likes of TV star and Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney, during its latest financial year as it looks to expand further overseas. The Greater Manchester-headquartered business has posted a turnover of £31.8m for the 12 months to 30 June, 2024, up from the £24.4m it [...]
Burberry ‘optimal opportunity for investors’ as turnaround gains steam May 15, 2025 Analysts have labelled Burberry’s share ‘undervalued’ as the brand’s plan to turn its back on a rocky year gains steam. The FTSE 250 firm reported a major improvement in half-yearly sales on May 14 – although it wasn’t quite enough to stop the company falling into an operating loss for the financial year. Sales fell [...]
Not even Hermès and Ferrari can escape the luxury sell-off April 7, 2025 Luxury companies across the board have seen a mass stock sell-off since April 2, affecting even the strongest brands. Hermès’ share price fell more than seven per cent in early trades on April 7, and has dropped more than 13 per cent since ‘Liberation Day’. The Birkin-maker was one of the few success stories of [...]
Pandora: US drives double-digit growth in ‘outstanding year’ for Danish jeweller February 5, 2025 Danish jewellery brand Pandora has reported an “outstanding year” for the business despite continued caution in global markets. Organic growth at the jewellery brand was 13 per cent in the financial year 2024, above the already-upgraded guidance of 11 per cent to 12 per cent. This comprised seven per cent life-for-life sales growth and five [...]
Valentine’s Day gifts for her: Top Pandora jewellery picks January 16, 2025 When it comes to Valentine’s Day, the perfect gift is one that combines beauty, thoughtfulness, and a personal touch. Whether you’re celebrating a new love, years of devotion, or simply the joy of self-love, these jewellery pieces from Pandora are timeless treasures she’ll adore. Halo Hearts Ring An elegant symbol of love and harmony, the [...]