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China and India don’t have enough luxury, says Savills
According to a Savills report published on May 15, luxury store openings worldwide fell by 13% in 2023. 41% took place in China, where the number of new luxury stores nevertheless fell by 12%...
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16 May 2024
LVMH and Hermès improve margins in 2023 despite slower growth rates
In a context of return to normal consumer demand after post-Covid-19 euphoria, particularly in Europe and Asia, LVMH recorded a total turnover of €86.15 billion in 2023 up by 9%. Growth was...
10 February 2024
[mind Retail Exclusive] Christofle prepares to launch a second-hand offer in the U.S.A.
After launching an omnichannel platform in October 2023 to repurchase more second-hand products from French customers, the tableware brand is stepping up the pace in the US market.
25 January 2024
[info mind Retail] Christofle relies on CircularX to accelerate second-hand revenue
According to our source, the high-end tableware retailer controlled by the Chalhoub family launched a program in early October 2023 to buy back second-hand products from individuals. Pierre...
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19 October 2023
LVMH: does Q3 2023 signal the end of 3 years of super-growth?
Kering and LVMH shares tumbled on the stock market, as both luxury conglomerates reported a marked sales slowdown in Q3 2023. After 3 years of exceptional growth, the momentum is waning, signaling...
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13 October 2023
Travel retail: the LVMH subsidiary DFS invests in a large luxury mall in Hainan
On 1st October, travel retail specialist DFS Group announced plans to open an ultra-luxury shopping centre in Sanya on Hainan island by 2026. Named “DFS Yalong Bay”, this 128,000 sq.m...
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3 October 2023
China: Harrods targets the ultra-rich with a private club in Shanghai
On 17 July, Harrods announced the evolution of “The Residence” concept (launched in 2020) with the creation of a private club for ultra-rich customers. The company’s first...
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20 July 2023
USA. Why Paco Rabanne and Kering are investing in beauty
In parallel with a diversification into make-up, Paco Rabanne announces the opening of a flagship store in New York. Meanwhile, Kering is due to acquire the Creed perfume brand. For the luxury...
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29 June 2023
Why South Korea has become a springboard for LVMH and Gucci
With luxury purchases of US$325 per capita in 2022, South Koreans are the now the world's largest customers for high-end goods. Whilst luxury sales could fall in the U.S.A. in 2023 due to tensions...
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24 March 2023
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The Hygie31 retail group, known for the Lafayette Pharmacies, is continuing to transform its websites, driven by Cocooncenter. Thanks to an AI strategy and a fully redesigned IT architecture, it...
10 September 2026
By launching a conversational chatbot with Algolia and a new module converting school lists into e-commerce carts this summer, Bureau Vallée aims to ease the chore of back-to-school supply list...
10 September 2026
According to our information, Fnac Darty is about to deploy European payment solution Wero, based on account-to-account instant transfers, on its e-commerce sites. Already active in Germany at...
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4 September 2026
On the occasion of an IPO, Shein revealed a carbon footprint of 25.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2025, up by 20% compared to a reference year. For an equivalent sales level, the fast...
3 September 2026
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Before an IPO, Shein forced to reveal margin erosion in 2025 and impact of US tariff shock
Made public ahead of a Hong Kong listing planned for September, Shein’s financial documents, seen by mind Retail, confirm the shift experienced by the fast-fashion retailer. Despite a 8% sales...
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21 August 2026