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In 'an uncertain world', luxury groups wary of 2026

Paris (France) - Following a "turbulent" 2025 and in "an uncertain world", caution is the watchword for 2026 in the luxury sector, where major French groups have published mixed results. "The past year was 'turbulent economically and geopolitically (...) and 2026 will not be very simple either, but one thing at a time'," stated Bernard Arnault,...

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LVMH strengthens executive committee with new appointments

French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has announced strategic changes to its senior leadership team to bolster its sustainable growth strategy. The appointments, which are effective immediately, see two long-standing internal leaders join the group executive committee as the company reorganises its beauty and...

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LVMH board to welcome Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin

French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has announced changes to its leadership structure following a board of directors meeting held on January 27, 2026. The group intends to propose the appointment of Ariane Gorin to the board at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) scheduled for April 23, 2026. The move follows...

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LVMH increases stake in Loro Piana to 94 percent

Yesterday, during a conference call with analysts, LVMH chairman and chief executive officer Bernard Arnault announced that the group has strengthened its hold on the Italian brand, Loro Piana. The company conducted a partial buyout in 2025 of the brand's shares held by the Loro Piana family, as reported by Italian news agency Il Sole 24 Ore...

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Goodbye DFS, hello Sephora: LVMH's major strategic shift — an analysis of the 2025 financial year

LVMH closes the 2025 financial year with a clear-sighted assessment. Following the post-pandemic euphoria, Bernard Arnault's group reported revenue of 80.8 billion euros, a 5 percent decline on a reported basis. While this headline decline is largely exacerbated by currency volatility, particularly the weakness of the dollar and yen against the...

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Shareholders seek transparency regarding LVMH succession strategy

Investors in the French luxury conglomerate LVMH are increasingly voicing concerns over the lack of a clear succession plan for Bernard Arnault, the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) who has led the group for nearly 40 years. According to a report by Reuters, some shareholders now view the absence of a public transition strategy as a...

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LVMH sells its travel retail business (DFS) in China

LVMH announced on Monday the sale of its Duty Free Shops (DFS) business in China to CTG Duty-Free, a major travel retail operator headquartered in Beijing. “As part of this transaction, CTG Duty-Free will acquire the DFS stores located in Hong Kong and Macau, as well as intangible assets including a portfolio of DFS brands and intellectual...

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Tiffany & Co. appoints David Ponzo as deputy CEO

Tiffany & Co. has appointed David Ponzo as its deputy chief executive officer. He will take over the responsibilities of the company’s former chief commercial officer Gavin Haig, who exited last year, in a newly expanded role at the LVMH-owned jeweller. The news was confirmed to WWD, to which president and CEO of Tiffany & Co., Anthony Ledru,...

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LVMH confirms new leadership for Givenchy and Christian Dior Couture

Luxury group LVMH officially announced major leadership changes at two of its flagship houses on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Amandine Ohayon has been appointed CEO of Givenchy, while Alessandro Valenti becomes the deputy managing director of retail at Christian Dior Couture. According to a statement from the group, these appointments will take...

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LVMH acquires Challenges, Sciences et Avenir and La Recherche

Luxury giant LVMH announced on Tuesday it has acquired the magazines Challenges, Sciences et Avenir and La Recherche as planned. According to a statement, the group intends to ensure their “longevity”. Businessman Claude Perdriel, who was the majority shareholder until now, had agreed to the sale for a symbolic one euro. He has now retired from...

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Louis Vuitton marks 130 years of its Monogram with heritage-led collections

As luxury brands continue to invest in recognisable visual codes, few symbols illustrate the power of branding as clearly as the Louis Vuitton Monogram. Created in 1896 by Georges Vuitton in tribute to his father, Louis Vuitton, the canvas marks its 130th anniversary in 2026. To coincide with the milestone, the French luxury house is launching a...

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2025: The year luxury lost its sheen?

If 2025 will be remembered for anything in fashion, it may be as the year luxury brands discovered that belief in the idea of luxury itself is not infinite. After more than a decade of uninterrupted growth, price inflation and relentless “newness,” the social contract between luxury houses and their customers began to fray. Factory and marketing...