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Retail Asia01/02/2019

Following a record-breaking year of sales in 2017, LVMH recently announced that it has surpassed its earnings record in 2018. The French multinational luxury goods conglomerate revealed that it made an incredible €46.8 billion EUR (approximately $53.4 billion USD) last year. Additionally, the impressive feat comes with a record net profit growth of 18 percent. […]

Retail Asia01/02/2019

For those that have been patiently waiting to get their hands on Virgil Abloh‘s debut Louis Vuitton collection, the highly anticipated Spring/Summer 2019 offerings are now available online. The online release comes shortly after Virgil opened up an exclusive pop-up at Chrome Hearts’ New York City flagship. The Yellow Brick Road Hand-Knitted Crewneck, Poppies Dorothy […]

Retail Asia14/01/2019

Burberry and Louis Vuitton have lost their appeal in a trademark dispute against local transport company Megastar Shipping. The luxury brands alleged that Megastar Shipping had handled counterfeit goods in Singapore that were headed for Indonesia, citing the Trade Marks Act that states a trademark is infringed by any person found to import or export […]

Retail Asia08/01/2019

British luxury fashion house Burberry has unveiled its first Chinese New Year campaign, celebrating family traditions and togetherness. The commercials, shot and directed by photographer Ethan James Green, star Chinese actresses and Burberry brand ambassadors Zhao Wei and Zhou Dongyu, who make their Burberry campaign debut. Inspired by classic portraiture, the campaign has been reimagined […]

Retail Asia20/11/2018

The luxury childrenswear market is forecast to reach $6.6 billion in 2018, up by 3.8 percent year-on-year, presenting ample growth opportunities as spending power increases and parents dish out upwards of $500 for a pair of miniature Gucci loafers to match their own. Brands from Gucci and Balenciaga through to Burberry have their own multi-million dollar childrenswear lines (the latter made […]

Retail Asia20/11/2018

As one of Asia’s leading retail hubs, Hong Kong has long been a mecca for luxury shoppers. Despite being home to APAC’s most expensive retail real estate (second globally to New York City’s 5th Avenue), there’s a reason why large, sprawling luxury shopping malls continue to dominate in a crowded city. Hong Kongers will be glad to know, though, […]

Retail Asia14/11/2018

Strong Asia performances helped mitigate falling UK Mulberry sales in the latest half year. While the UK fashion house’s total revenue was down 8 per cent to £68.3 million, international sales were up 13 per cent. Within that figure, new entities in South Korea and Japan saw the company’s retail chain expand to 29 stores, […]

Retail Asia08/11/2018

Japanese luxury label Issey Miyake has appointed a new company president, following the internal promotion of Takahiko Ise to the top spot. Previously the fashion brand’s head of production, Ise replaces former president Masakatsu Nagatani, who will remain in the company as an advisor. The change over was effective since October 1, according to Japanese […]

Retail Asia29/10/2018

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Kering sales growth significantly outpaced its rivals during the third quarter, up 27.6 per cent as reported and 27.5 per cent on a comparable basis, to €3.402 billion. In Kering-operated stores, Asia Pacific sales rose 33.3 per cent on a comparable basis, bettered only by North America’s 36.1 per cent increase. Growth in online sales […]

Retail Asia22/10/2018

Some brands have embraced digital better than others, as evidenced by their popularity online. According to a new report by Luxe Digital, the top 15 most popular luxury brands online are particularly successful at building online awareness but also at forging deep emotional connections with their audience—particularly young affluent consumers. The ranking provides a good gauge of […]

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LVMH’s 2018 sales revenue hits record high

Louis Vuitton celebrates the launch of Virgil Abloh’s SS19 collection

Burberry and Louis Vuitton lose counterfeiting appeal in Singapore

Burberry unveils first-ever Chinese New Year campaign

Matching mom-and-daughter outfit is a new trend

Who is Hong Kong’s new luxury shopper?

UK Mulberry sales drop rescued by Asia growth

New president for Issey Miyake appointed

Gucci powers Kering third quarter sales

The 15 hottest online luxury brands in 2018