France
Imports of footwear with a dark picture in the first semester
The most recent statistics for footwear trade in 2020 show a very dark, albeit expected, picture. In the first semester of the year, footwear imports fell in almost every country
Hermès returns to growth
Sales in the third quarter (+7% at constant exchange rates and +4% at current exchange rates) are driven by strong activity in the group's stores (+12% at constant exchange rates), the momentum in Asia and a significant improvement in all other geographical areas
LVMH: fashion and leather goods division with improved revenue
The luxury group recorded revenue of 30.3 billion euros in the first nine months of 2020, down by 21%. Revenue was down by 7% in the third quarter, reflecting an improvement in trends, with a return to growth in the Fashion & Leather Goods segment
Ralph Toledano re-elected President of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode
The General Assembly of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture extended the mandate of Ralph Toledano as President of the Chamber for 2 years
Chanel buys majority stakes in shoemaker Ballin and tannery Gaiera
Chanel continues to reinforce its network of suppliers as it acquires majority stakes in Italian luxury shoemaker Ballin and tannery Conceria Gaiera Giovanni
Former André stores to be auctioned
Shoe Intelligence is reporting that 25 former André stores to be auctioned
Hermès confirms new factory in Auvergne
With this announcement, the brand reaffirms its regional anchor in the Auvergne region. The new workshop will join the Maroquinerie de Sayat to form Hermès seventh leather goods hub. 250 jobs due to be created
Maison Margiela and Reebok in multi season partnership
The Paris-based luxury house and the sports giant, owned by adidas, have entered into a partnership, which will focus on expanding the limits of footwear, inspired by our collaboration dedicated to experimental and progressive craftsmanship
Nicolas Kirkwood to become independent from LVMH
The British-based footwear designer and the French luxury conglomerate LVMH will go separate paths going forward. LVMH acquired the Nicolas Kirkwood label in 2013
LVMH not to go ahead with Tiffany deal
The French luxury goods giant LVMH has said it is not proceeding with the deal to acquire the US-based jeweller Tiffany & Co. Tariffs fight between the US and France might have contributed to the decision
Première Vision turns digital
The upcoming edition of Première Vision Paris will now be held in a digital format on the previously scheduled dates, from the 15th to the 16th of September
Chanel buys Conceria Gaiera
This new deal will contribute to increasing Chanel’s control on the supply chain of leather. The French luxury brand had already made similar deals in the past
Hermès: revenue dives by 41% in the second quarter
At the end of June, revenue for the semester was down by 24% at current exchange rates. In the second quarter revenue was down by 41%, as Hermès took the hit of the COVID-19 pandemic
Kering with double-digit drop in revenue
The luxury group announced the results for the first half of the year, marked by double digit decline in revenue. Kering named this the toughest period they ever faced
LVMH with 84% decline in net profit sees recovery in China
In the first half of the year, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton recorded revenue of 18.4 billion euros in the first half of 2020, down by 27%. Net profit was down by 84% in the period. However, the group already witness recovery in China-
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