Maker of Birkin bags reports slower growth than expected as sector braces itself for impact of trade war
Bloc registers steep rise in products purchased online not meeting safety standards
The maker of Birkin bags is now the world’s most valuable luxury company, as investors bet on continued struggles at LVMH
LVMH’s reported figures don’t yet reflect much of a softening in the American market
Slowing demand in the US and ongoing struggles in China will raise concerns for an industry grappling with Trump’s tariffs
Japanese group cites ‘challenging economic environment’ as Trump’s tariffs throw supply chains into uncertainty
Companies flag signs of goods being diverted from US to Europe via platforms such as Temu, Shein and Amazon
Nike, Adidas and Puma shifted production to Vietnam for its cheap labour but will now be hit by 46% levy
German sportswear group blames ‘differing views on strategy’ for Arne Freundt’s exit
Swiss watchmakers also aim to regrow the market by focusing on classical looking mechanical designs
Less expensive items have long been seen as a means of cultivating customers while maintaining brand prestige
Athleisure group’s shares sink as it warns on darkening sentiment among American customers
Billionaire’s second-youngest child to depart as watches chief in latest job move among luxury group’s controlling family
French group says 16 companies have told EU to remove US cosmetics from retaliation list
Ice-cream brand alleges parent is ‘dismantling’ merger agreement that protected its ‘progressive values’
US pharmacy chain’s executive chair will have 30% of private company following up to $24bn take-private deal
Former Balenciaga designer was appointed to turn around luxury group’s biggest brand
Figures for world’s biggest fashion retailer show lower rates in past five weeks
Danish toymaker boosts digital capabilities after success with externally developed games
Large diversified conglomerates such as France’s L’Oréal remain the safest bet
Scale is useful, but the freedom to sprawl is not limitless
Up to $24bn take-private deal casts doubt over future of UK pharmacy
Sycamore may want to split up Walgreens but previous attempts to offload the high street chemist have failed
Buyout of group behind Boots will bring to an end the drugstore chain’s century-long run as a public company
Shops selling fast-moving consumer goods ‘a drag’ on wider Pepco group, company says
