Luxury goods giant LVMH, best known for brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior and Tiffany, reported a 10% surge in sales for the fourth quarter on Thursday (Jan. 25), outpacing the previous quarter. The momentum was fueled by robust demand, notably from Chinese consumers, who favored...
Inflation-pressured consumers tend to cut back on their luxury purchases. At least, that’s what PYMNTS Intelligence data has found. However, the demand for Richemont’s jewelry brands like Cartier and Van Cleef tells a different story, with the company experiencing a bump during the most recent...
Struggling luxury retailer Farfetch has been purchased by Coupang, the South Korean eCommerce giant. The deal gives Coupang greater access to the personal luxury goods space, while offering Farfetch $500 million to remain in operation, the companies announced Monday (Dec. 18). “Farfetch is a landmark of the luxury landscape and...
After a year filled with surprising developments, Farfetch appears to be continuing its trend of unexpected moves. The online luxury retailer revealed this week that it will not be disclosing its financial results for the third quarter of 2023, and the scheduled conference call for...
November 30, 2023
After a year filled with surprising developments, Farfetch appears to be continuing its trend of unexpected moves. The online luxury retailer revealed this week that it will not be disclosing its financial results for the third quarter of 2023, and the scheduled conference call for the same has been canceled. “The company expects to provide […]
June 14, 2024
Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) is reportedly exiting China amid weak consumer spending in that country. The Richemont-owned luxury eCommerce platform is moving to focus on its core and more profitable markets, Bloomberg reported Friday (June 14), citing an emailed statement from a Richemont spokesperson. The Net-A-Porter platform was launched in China in 2013 but was unable to gain market share […]
December 19, 2023
Struggling luxury retailer Farfetch has been purchased by Coupang, the South Korean eCommerce giant. The deal gives Coupang greater access to the personal luxury goods space, while offering Farfetch $500 million to remain in operation,...
November 29, 2023
Cartier owner Richemont reportedly has no intention of investing in luxury retailer Farfetch. The company made that announcement Wednesday (Nov. 29) following the news that Farfetch could be considering becoming a private company, Reuters...
January 18, 2023
After a COVID-inspired sales drop, luxury brands Burberry and Richemont see hope in China’s reopening. The country last week lifted some of its pandemic restrictions, offering a balm to retailers...
