Luxury Goods news and trends

Luxury Retailers Merge and Partner Their Ways Through Economic Uncertainty

October 11, 2024
Mytheresa Leans into Digital Experiences and Global Events
Earnings // September 12, 2024

For Mytheresa CEO Michael Kliger, there was no doubt about his company’s performance during the fourth quarter and fiscal year. “We clearly see ourselves as a winner in the consolidated luxury space,” he told analysts and investors during the company’s fourth-quarter and full-year earnings call on...

Investors Bullish on Farfetch After Strong Results Announced in May
Retail // June 09, 2023

Shares of luxury eCommerce retailer Farfetch have been on the rise. The British luxury goods merchant’s shares rose as much as 15% Friday amid elevated trading volume, Seeking Alpha reported Friday (June 9). The company’s shares have risen more than 40% over the past month and 30% since the...

RH Expands Upscale Brand as Demand for Home Furnishings Tumbles
Retail // March 30, 2023

The market for home furnishings is “likely getting worse before it gets better.” So said RH Chairman and CEO Gary Friedman Wednesday (March 29) during the luxury home furnishings company’s quarterly earnings call. Persistent inflation, record-high interest rates, an underperforming stock market, an unexpected banking crisis and a 45%...

Kream’s Series C Funding Round Boosts Valuation to $742 Million in Reselling Marketplace 
Retail // March 23, 2023

Luxury resale platform Kream has secured $168 million in a Series C funding round, valuing the company at approximately $742 million, doubling its previous value of $306 million as of October 2021.  Kream’s total funding to date is now over $266 million, according to TechCrunch on Friday (March 23). ...

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Luxury Retailers Merge and Partner Their Ways Through Economic Uncertainty

October 11, 2024
The luxury goods market is witnessing a notable trend toward strategic partnerships. Rather than retreating in the face of challenges, industry players are doubling down on collaboration to fortify their positions. This week, Mytheresa announced its acquisition of YNAP from Richemont, with the goal of creating a leading global digital luxury group. This move will […]

Why The Coronavirus May Dwarf SARS’ $40B Economic Toll

January 28, 2020
Certain events stand out in stark relief for reminding us of just how interconnected the global economy is in the 21st century. Bank runs. Trade wars. And now, most recently, the...

Can Digital Assistants Take Luxury Retail To The Next Omni Level?

February 11, 2019
A common, enduring fantasy for many consumers — a group that likely includes many PYMNTS readers and writers — is walking into a high-end retail store, chain or boutique that sells luxury...

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Investors Bullish on Farfetch After Strong Results Announced in May

June 09, 2023
Shares of luxury eCommerce retailer Farfetch have been on the rise. The British luxury goods merchant’s shares rose as much as 15% Friday amid elevated trading volume, Seeking Alpha reported Friday (June 9). The company’s shares have risen more than 40% over the past month and 30% since the beginning of the year, according to the report. The report […]

RH Expands Upscale Brand as Demand for Home Furnishings Tumbles

March 30, 2023
The market for home furnishings is “likely getting worse before it gets better.” So said RH Chairman and CEO Gary Friedman Wednesday (March 29) during the luxury home furnishings company’s quarterly earnings call. Persistent...

Kream’s Series C Funding Round Boosts Valuation to $742 Million in Reselling Marketplace 

March 23, 2023
Luxury resale platform Kream has secured $168 million in a Series C funding round, valuing the company at approximately $742 million, doubling its previous value of $306 million as of October 2021. ...

South Korea Leads World in Per Capita Spending on Luxury

January 13, 2023
South Korea reportedly leads the world in per capita spending on personal luxury items. The country’s citizens spend $325 per capita each year on these goods, compared to America’s $280...