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PARIS (AP) — Matthew M. Williams will step down as creative director of Givenchy, the renowned Parisian heritage house owned by LVMH, the company announced Friday. Williams, who has been at the helm since June 2020, is set to depart early in 2024 and will focus on his own brand, 1017 ALYX 9SM. Williams’ tenure at Givenchy has been marked by a mix of bold fashion shows, innovative designs and notable collaborations with contemporary artists. Yet, the fashion press had varying critical responses to Williams’ tenure, echoing the challenges of blending streetwear sensibilities with traditional haute couture. Givenchy, the 71-year-old fashion house, has been home to some of the world’s most renowned fashion designers over the decades, including Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, and Riccardo Tisci.

Persons: Matthew M, Williams, Givenchy, Lady Gaga, Kanye, Renaud de Lesquen, ” Williams, Mr, Hubert de Givenchy’s, ”, Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Riccardo Tisci Organizations: PARIS, LVMH, Givenchy Locations: American, Paris, Givenchy

☆ Louis Vuitton stages dramatic runway show in Hong Kong
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Stephy Chung | Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Many of the looks were completed with naval accessories, like raffia bucket hats and Louis Vuitton Keepall 25 bag hand-embrodiered with seashells. Musician Ma Siwei and actor Dylan Wang at the Louis Vuitton Men's fashion show in Hong Kong, China. Louis Vuitton opened its first boutique in Hong Kong in 1979. Many of the looks were completed with naval accessories, like raffia bucket hats and Louis Vuitton Keepall 25 bag hand-embrodiered with seashells. “I definitely knew I wanted Hong Kong to be my second stop after Paris,” he said of his Louis Vuitton show schedule.

Persons: Hong Kong CNN — Louis Vuitton’s, Pharrell Williams, Pont, Hong, Anson Lo, Song, ”, Williams, ” —, —, Louis Vuitton, Ma Siwei, Dylan Wang, Billy H.C, Kwok, Virgil Abloh, Louise Delmotte, “, Louis Vuitton’s, junkboat, Dior, Louis Vuitton's, Lam Yik, Tyrone Siu, Reuters Louis Vuitton’s, Lorraine Schwartz, it’s, ” Williams, “ You’re Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Hollywood, CNN, Louis, Paris, Vuitton, National Security Law, Hong Kong Tourism Board, ”, Bloomberg, Getty, K11 Group, Stars, Victoria, Reuters, Reuters Louis Vuitton’s womenswear Locations: Hong Kong, Asia, Hong, Victoria Harbour, American, Paris, Hawaii, China, Victoria Dockside, Huangpu, Shanghai, South Korea

☆ New billionaire heirs overtake self-made ones as $5.2 trillion wealth transfer begins
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“The great wealth transfer is gaining significant momentum as many billionaire entrepreneurs age,” Benjamin Cavalli, who oversees strategic clients in the global wealth management unit at UBS, told reporters. Their combined wealth rose 9% to $12 trillion, before taking inflation into account. Arnault is the world’s third-richest man, with a net worth of $167 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Risks and opportunity for UBSThe “staggering” transfer of wealth to younger generations presents a huge opportunity for UBS, but also poses considerable risks, according to Cavalli. Heirs lean more toward impact investing — that is, socially or environmentally beneficial investing — over “classic grant-giving philanthropy,” Cavalli said.

Persons: “, ” Benjamin Cavalli, LVMH's Bernard Arnault, Helene, Frederic, Delphine, Antoine, Alexandre, Bernard Arnault, Arnault, Tesla’s Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos —, —, India’s Gautam Adani, Mukesh Ambani, Cavalli, ”, Morgan Stanley —, Stefan Wermuth, ” Cavalli, Charlie Munger, Henry E Organizations: London CNN, UBS, Bloomberg, Adani Group, Reliance Industries, Suisse, Getty, ”, Berkshire Hathaway, Huntington Library, Art Locations: Paris, Europe, France

NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Shares of German sandal maker Birkenstock (BIRK.N) extended their gains on Wednesday, hitting the initial public offering price for the first time, following a buoyant holiday shopping season. The company's shares opened at $41 on Oct. 11 and have traded below the IPO price of $46 and dropped to as low as $35.83 just days after listing. The median price target of the 17 analysts covering Birkenstock is $47.21 and the current recommendation is "buy", according to LSEG data. Birkenstock is heavily shorted, with 5.71 million shares worth roughly $259 million having short interest, according to data and analytics firm Ortex. About 32.3 million shares were sold on the IPO.

Persons: Bernard Arnault, Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy, Chibuike Oguh, Medha Singh, Lance Tupper, Lisa Shumaker Organizations: Birkenstock, Arm Holdings, U.S, Thomson Locations: Birkenstock, French, New York, Bengaluru

☆ Can troubled Estee Lauder be saved? Wall Street analysts say yes, but we're not so sure
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

It's no secret: Estee Lauder (EL) has lost its way. Fabrizio Freda, the CEO of Estee Lauder since July 2009, was once an industry "wunderkind," Jim Cramer acknowledged Tuesday. Shares of Estee Lauder have fallen 50% year to date and lost two-thirds of their value over the past two years. We have been expecting consecutive poor quarters from Estee Lauder since China's post-Covid economic rebound has stalled. Rather, the investment case is more about how Estee Lauder can right the ship.

Persons: Estee Lauder, Bobbi Brown, Jo Malone, Fabrizio Freda, Jim Cramer, Freda, Jim, we're, Lauder, China's, Jim Cramer's, Budrul Organizations: HSBC, L'Oreal, CNBC, Lightrocket, Getty Locations: China, Korea, Asia, New York City, Hong Kong

☆ Who Is Bernard Arnault? The LVMH founder is one of the world's richest people and his family-run company operates like the plot of 'Succession.'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( Avery Hartmans | Britney Nguyen | Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Bernard Arnault is the world's third richest man. He controls the massive luxury conglomerate LVMH, and his children all hold roles in the business. His eldest son, Antoine Arnault, will be stepping down from his role as CEO of Berluti in January. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementNo name is perhaps more synonymous with the world of luxury goods than Bernard Arnault.

Persons: Bernard Arnault, Antoine Arnault, —, Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Louis Vuitton, Dom Pérignon, He's, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, he's, Arnault, LVMH, Antoine, Here's Organizations: Bloomberg, Berluti, Service, TAG, Amazon, Tesla

☆ After a tough quarter for the global luxury sector, UBS reveals the 3 stocks to buy for 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Investors looking ahead to 2024 should pick up shares of Hermes , Cartier owner Richemont and Hugo Boss in the luxury goods sector, according to UBS. The Swiss investment bank has a bullish call on those three stocks, though it struck a more cautious tone for the sector. RMS-FR CFR-CH,BOSS-DE YTD line UBS has a price target of 85 euros ($93) a share for Hugo Boss, which points to a 38% upside from the current share price. The Swiss bank also raised its price target for Hermes to 2,216 euros, which is 12% above its current share price. The outlook for the three stocks contrasts with UBS' view that slowing sales momentum and easing pricing power warrant caution on the luxury sector on the whole.

Persons: Cartier, Richemont, Hugo Boss, Zuzanna Pusz, Hermes Organizations: Hermes, UBS, Amundi, CFR, Burberry, EssilorLuxottica, Swatch, Tod's Locations: Swiss

☆ With Black Friday deals and flashy displays, retailers try to convince reluctant shoppers to spend
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

And a steady drip of Black Friday deals, started early in November at many retailers, has also delayed the rush, as some shoppers bet that the best deals are still coming. Holiday shoppers spent 7% less in dollars and 6% less in units from mid-October to mid-November compared with the year-ago period, Circana found. Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesBlack Friday state of mindAmong the biggest themes this holiday season: shoppers are hungry for deals and willing to wait for them. "We're going to have a sustained drumbeat of great offers for the entire holiday season, starting this week," he said on a call with CNBC. Some retailers, such as Best Buy, are trying to rush shoppers to hit the "buy" button by dangling short-term sales.

Persons: Melissa Repko, Mario, Luigi, Nintendo's, Lowe's, Marshal Cohen, Circana, " Cohen, You've, you've, Barbie, Mario Tama, John David Rainey, Rainey, Steve Madden, Edward Rosenfeld, Marvin Ellison, Ellison, Corie Barry, Macy's Organizations: CNBC, National Retail Federation, Walmart, Nordstrom, Target, Dick's Sporting, Amazon's, NPD, Consumers, Getty, nab, Footwear, Shoppers, Disney Locations: New York City, Manhattan, Dallas, Los Angeles, Burbank , California

[1/3] Chinese Premier Li Qiang (R) and French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna shake hands at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on November 24, 2023. Jade Gao/Pool via REUTERS Acquire Licensing RightsBEIJING/PARIS, Nov 24 (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna is set to meet the Chinese leadership in Beijing on Friday as she seeks to soothe ties after the launch of a European Union anti-subsidy probe backed by Paris into Chinese-made electric vehicles. France is also concerned about Chinese attempts to force French cosmetics companies to share manufacturing secrets with Chinese parties. Xi insisted that China welcomes investment from French firms in a telephone call on Monday with Macron, who urged fair treatment for foreign companies in China. Macron visited China in April with great fanfare, in an attempt to demonstrate France's strategic autonomy from the United States.

Persons: Li Qiang, Catherine Colonna, Jade Gao, Wang Yi, Ursula von der Leyen, Charles Michel, Xi Jinping, Emmanuel Macron, Xi, Macron, Colonna, Laurie Chen, John Irish, Raju Gopalakrishnan Organizations: French, of, People, REUTERS Acquire, Rights, European, European Commission, EU, Thomson Locations: Beijing, China, Rights BEIJING, PARIS, European Union, Paris, France, Ukraine, Iran, Gaza, North Korea, United States

☆ Shakeup at LVMH as Antoine Arnault, Bernard Arnault's oldest son, steps down as the CEO of luxury shoe-maker Berluti
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Kai Xiang Teo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The eldest son of LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault will be stepping down as the CEO of Berluti. Bernard Arnault is the world's third-richest man, and all five of his children work for LVMH brands. AdvertisementAntoine Arnault, the eldest son of LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, will be stepping down as the CEO of Berluti, a luxury shoe brand under the LVMH umbrella. Bernard Arnault's eldest and only daughter, Delphine Arnault, became the CEO and chairperson of Christian Dior in February. In an interview with the New York Times in September, Bernard Arnault expressed his disdain for comparisons drawn between his family and HBO's hit show "Succession."

Persons: Bernard Arnault, Arnault, —, Antoine Arnault, Bernard Arnault's, Delphine Arnault, Christian Dior, HBO's, Arnault —, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, New York Times, Times, Wall Street Locations: LVMH, Paris

☆ LVMH heir Antoine Arnault in spotlight after management shuffle
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Antoine Arnault, 46, is also in charge of image and environment at LVMH, and credited with negotiating a high-profile deal for the company to sponsor next summer's Paris Olympic Games. He will remain chairman of Berluti, which he has managed since 2012, as well as another LVMH fashion brand Loro Piana. Jean-Marc Mansvelt, CEO of historic jewellery label Chaumet, will become CEO of Berluti, while Charles Leung, CEO of jewellery label Fred, will become CEO of Chaumet. The group will seek a successor for Leung, who recently created buzz by introducing high-end jewellery featuring lab-created diamonds. Reporting by Mimosa Spencer; editing by Jason Neely and Jane MerrimanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Antoine Arnault, Du, Bernard Arnault, Berluti, Maison, Toni Belloni, Jean, Marc Mansvelt, Charles Leung, Leung, Bernard Arnault's, Delphine Arnault, Dior, Mimosa Spencer, Jason Neely, Jane Merriman Organizations: LVMH, Olympic, Thomson Locations: Paris, PARIS, LVMH

Analysts attended earnings calls in the third quarter armed with questions for healthcare and consumer companies about the potential effect on their sales from the growing popularity of these drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists. A Reuters analysis of earnings transcripts for the third quarter showed "GLP-1" or alternatives like "obesity" or "weight-loss medications" were mentioned 256 times across 29 U.S. and European healthcare and consumer companies. That's more than double the mentions for the second quarter, when those phrases came up 127 times. While some consumer companies have talked about factors such as fewer calories being consumed, "these kind of large extrapolations" seem to be a bit of a stretch, said BMO Capital analyst Evan Seigerman. For big pharma manufacturers like Pfizer (PFE.N) and Amgen (AMGN.O), analyst questions were aimed at their obesity drug candidates.

Persons: Lilly, George Frey, Jeff Jonas, it's, Eli Lilly's, John Furner, Mondelez, Eli Lilly, Evan Seigerman, LVMH, Rajesh Kumar, Jonas, Bhanvi Satija, Savyata Mishra, Arpan Varghese, David Gaffen, Shounak Organizations: Novo Nordisk, Pharmacy, REUTERS, Gabelli, Novo, Walmart, Walmart U.S, Hershey, Truist Securities, Krispy, BMO Capital, Danish, pharma, Pfizer, Devices, HSBC, Thomson Locations: Provo , Utah, U.S, United States, Novo, Bengaluru

☆ Fewer shoppers in Burberry stores complicates design overhaul
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Mimosa Spencer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

With fewer shoppers heading to Burberry stores, clinching a sale will be key. The label has filled its stores with new styles across a wider price range, including a renewed emphasis on its staple outerwear. At Burberry he has applied colourful dandelion prints to garments and rolled out advertising campaigns with fuzzy ducklings. "We like what Burberry is doing with product and range architecture, however, the timing is not ideal," said analysts at RBC. Burberry Chief Financial Officer Kate Ferry said the company was "absolutely committed to protecting all of the consumer-facing areas".

Persons: Daniel Lee's, Jonathan Akeroyd, Akeroyd, Riccardo Tisci, Lee, Tisci, Marco Gobbetti, Kering, LVMH, Louis Vuitton's womenswear, Nicolas Ghesquiere, Kate Ferry, Mimosa Spencer, Paul Sandle, Kirsten Donovan Organizations: Burberry, Shoppers, JPMorgan, Bond, Bottega, RBC, Gucci, Citi, Thomson Locations: United States, Europe, China, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Omotesando, Tokyo, London

REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSHANGHAI/PARIS, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The world's biggest luxury brands seeking growth in their second-largest market China are all courting the likes of wealthy entrepreneur Diana Wang. "Luxury brands offer you this event experience, this personal experience and it makes you feel privileged," Wang told Reuters. This week, Burberry (BRBY.L) also flagged low double-digit growth due to a slowdown in luxury spending globally, and in China. FEEDING THE LUXURY HABITEven as they narrow their focus, luxury brands remain optimistic about the potential in China, which is forecast to account for almost 40% of global luxury sales by 2030, according to consultants Bain. Luxury consultant Mario Ortelli said several luxury firms are hedging their bets on China by also expanding their global footprint.

Persons: Thomas Peter, Diana Wang, Wang, Tiffany, Chopard, Jacques Roizen, Cartier, Richemont, It's, Jean, Marc Duplaix, Versace, Donatella Versace, Gucci, Chanel, Dior, Cyrille Vigneron, LVMH, Louis Vuitton, Bain, Eric du Halgouet, Birkin, Mario Ortelli, Ortelli, it's, Mimosa Spencer, Casey Hall, Miral Organizations: Tiffany, REUTERS, Rights, Reuters, Burberry, HSBC, Digital Luxury, Chanel, Shanghai, Capri Holdings, Tapestry, Bund, Thomson Locations: Beijing, China, PARIS, Shanghai, Cartier, Shenzhen, South Korea, Japan, Thailand

☆ Choppy luxury waters lift Burberry turnaround bar
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MILAN, Nov 16 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Stuttering consumer confidence is complicating CEO Jonathan Akeroyd’s attempts to revive Burberry (BRBY.L). Like-for-like retail sales in the quarter to end-September grew a dismal 1% at the UK maker of fancy trench coats, below analyst expectations of 4%. But brands attempting a revamp, like Burberry or Kering’s (PRTP.PA) star label Gucci, are likely to suffer more than rivals. Akeroyd sounded confident that new designer Daniel Lee’s first collection, which was launched in shops in September, will energise shoppers. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

Persons: Jonathan Akeroyd’s, Gucci, Daniel Lee’s, Lisa Jucca, Neil Unmack, Streisand Neto Organizations: MILAN, Reuters, Burberry, X, Alstom, Thomson Locations: China, U.S

☆ LVMH's Berluti to design Olympics opening ceremony uniforms for French teams
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The new logo of Paris 2024 Olympics is seen on a pin during a ceremony in Paris, France, October 21, 2019. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsPARIS, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Luxury giant LVMH's (LVMH.PA) Berluti brand will design the summer Olympics and Paralympics opening ceremony uniforms for the French teams, boosting the profile of the upscale menswear label known for buffed leather shoes and tailored suits. Antoine is credited with negotiating LVMH's 150 million euros ($166 million) worth Olympics sponsorship deal initially announced in July. Paris, which has hosted two previous Olympics, will stage the summer Games after a 100 years. LVMH's sponsorship includes its top fashion brands Louis Vuitton and Dior, as well as Moet Hennessy champagne and spirits labels and jeweller Chaumet, which will design medals for the event.

Persons: Pascal, Antoine Arnault, Bernard Arnault, Antoine, Louis Vuitton, Moet Hennessy, Chaumet, Leon Marchand, Melanie de Jesus dos Santos, Enzo Lefort, Pauline Deroulede, Mimosa Spencer, Nivedita Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Louis, Dior, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Tokyo

☆ Britain's Burberry hit by slowdown in luxury spending
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Paul Sandle | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Britain's Burberry (BRBY.L) said it was being hit by a global slowdown in luxury spending and it would struggle to meet its annual revenue forecast of low double-digit growth, with a knock-on impact on profit, if it continued. Demand in China, however, fell away in the second quarter from a strong bounce back from the impact of COVID lockdowns. Burberry said spending by Chinese luxury consumers had shifted overseas from mainland China. Tourist growth benefited European destinations, it said, with just over half of spending in the region coming from international visitors. But a weak performance in the Americas worsened in the quarter, with comparable store sales down 10%.

Persons: Burberry, Daniel Lee, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Richemont, Jonathan Akeroyd, Paul Sandle, James Davey, Kate Holton Organizations: Dior, Bottega, Cartier, Thomson Locations: China, Americas

☆ Focus: Giorgio Armani fashions his own legacy with succession plan
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Elisa Anzolin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

[1/5] Giorgio Armani appears at the Emporio Armani Spring/Summer 2024 collection fashion show during Milan Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, September 21, 2023. All are currently board members and, apart from Rosanna, all work for the Armani group. The Armani group has almost 9,000 employees. Any eventual stock market listing requires the favourable vote of the majority of directors "after the fifth year following the entry into force of this statute". The Armani group declined to comment on a potential listing in the mid-term.

Persons: Giorgio Armani, Claudia Greco, Armani, Pantaleo Dell'Orco, Guido Corbetta, Rosanna, Silvana, Roberta, Andrea Camerana, Dell'Orco, women's, Bernard Arnault, Sergio Galeotti, Hans Wilsdorf, Gucci, Corbetta, outlast, Elisa Anzolin, Keith Weir, Alexander Smith Organizations: Milan, REUTERS, Reuters, Milan's Bocconi University, Armani, Entertainment, VIP Relations, Rolex, Kering, Thomson Locations: Milan, Italy, MILAN

☆ Cartier owner Richemont sees growth easing as economic worries rise
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Richemont's constant currency sales growth eased from a 19% rate in the April to June period to a 5% rate in the following three months. The company posted a profit of 1.51 billion euros, worse than the 2.17 billion euros forecast by analysts in a consensus cited by Zuercher Kantonalbank. "Growth eased in the second quarter as inflationary pressure, slowing economic growth and geopolitical tensions began to affect customer sentiment, compounded by strong comparatives," said Chairman Johann Rupert in a statement. "Consequently, we have seen a broad-based normalisation of market growth expectations across the industry." While jewellery - traditionally more resilient to economic swings - continued to shine with constant currency sales up 9%, watch sales fell 4%.

Persons: Regis, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin, LVMH, Zuercher Kantonalbank, Johann Rupert, Kepler, Jon Cox, John Revill, Mimosa, Miranda Murray, Shri Navaratnam, Tomasz Janowski Organizations: Cartier, Vendome, REUTERS, Rights, IWC, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Swiss, United States, Europe, China

☆ Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Gain, Gloom Stalks European Luxury
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

Another Treasury-market headache: the hack of a U.S. arm of China’s biggest bank , ICBC, which facilitates trading in U.S. government debt. Stock futures were mixed. Two reports—one from Cartier owner Richemont, the other from booze giant Diageo—suggested global consumers are pulling back on spending as economies slow. The cryptocurrency has rallied on hopes the U.S. will approve bitcoin exchange-traded funds, and logged its highest end-of-day level Thursday since May 2022. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell almost 2%, while shares in Europe also declined.

Persons: Bond, wobbles, Jerome Powell, Richemont, Diageo —, Pernod Ricard, Gucci Organizations: Federal, Treasury, Dow, Nasdaq, Diageo Locations: U.S, ICBC, Cartier, Europe

☆ These luxury stocks won't lose their luster even as sales growth slows to pre-pandemic levels
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

After three years of record growth, luxury companies are feeling the pain as sales slow to a more normal pace. Nowhere have the struggles of the luxury sector been more prominent than in the French conglomerate LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton , the group's bellwether. This dynamic tends to hurt the less-prestigious luxury brands more, according to Rogerio Fujimori, an analyst at Stifel. "Chinese [consumers] are back to Southeast Asia and Japan, but there's still a long way to go in terms of Europe. LVMH and other European luxury brands have been market leaders among European equities since 2021 until the first half of 2023.

Persons: Richemont, Burkhart Grund, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Ashley Wallace, Bernstein, Luca Sola, Rogerio Fujimori, Fujimori, Wallace, Stifel's Fujimori, there's, Richemont's Grund, —, Fujimori foresees, we've, Hermes, Brunello, Thomas Chauvet, Louis Vuitton, Brunello Cucinelli, LVMH, Dior, Markus Hansen, Hansen, America's Wallace, It's, Vontobel's Hansen, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Cartier, Bank of America, U.S, U.S ., EU, Europe, Citi, Bank, Gucci, Bottega Locations: U.S, Europe, Japan, China, Southeast Asia, China's, Thursday's, Kering

☆ Coach Saves Tapestry From Unraveling
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Jinjoo Lee | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The Coach brand has increased its prices by more than 30% over the past three years. Neither is demand for accessible luxury, but it seems strong enough that brands like Coach are still able to push through price hikes. Coach owner Tapestry , which also owns Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, reported revenue growth of 0.4% in its quarter ended Sept. 30, weaker than Wall Street expectations of 2% growth. This follows worse-than-expected sales performance at European luxury powerhouses such as Gucci owner Kering and Louis Vuitton owner LVMH . But Tapestry’s adjusted earnings of $0.93 a share was higher than expectations of $0.90.

Persons: Taidgh Barron, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman, Gucci, Kering, Louis Vuitton, LVMH Organizations: Zuma Press

☆ Novo Nordisk to discontinue Levemir insulin in U.S. market
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 8 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO) said on Wednesday it would discontinue its long-acting insulin Levemir in the United States, citing manufacturing constraints, reduced patient access and available alternatives. Novo has another long-acting insulin, Tresiba, on the market. "Novo Nordisk will phase out, then permanently discontinue Levemir in the U.S. on December 31, 2024," the company said in a statement. Basal insulin such as Levemir is a type of long-acting insulin injected once or twice a day as opposed to rapid, short, or intermediate-acting insulin. Around 8.4 million of the 37 million people in the United States with diabetes use insulin, according to the American Diabetes Association.

Persons: Novo, Eli Lilly, Tresiba, Maggie Fick, Ahmed Aboulenein, Leslie Adler Organizations: Novo Nordisk, Nordisk, U.S . Food, Drug Administration, American Diabetes Association, Thomson Locations: United States, Danish, U.S, London

☆ How Ozempic Maker Novo Nordisk’s Very Danish Capitalism Fueled Its Success, and Its Stumbles
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Sune Engel Rasmussen | Photographs Charlotte De La Fuente For The Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

BAGSVÆRD, Denmark—Every rank-and-file employee at drugmaker Novo Nordisk calls the chief executive by his first name, Lars. Hallways and offices fall silent around 5 p.m., when workers leave to pick up their children or commute home, many by bicycle. Fueled by blockbuster sales of drugs used for obesity, this very Danish company is now one of the world’s most valuable. As of Friday, the company’s market capitalization was roughly $439 billion—more than Pfizer, Lockheed Martin and Starbucks combined. In September, it overtook LVMH, the French luxury-goods firm, as Europe’s biggest company by market capitalization.

Persons: Lars, Lockheed Martin, LVMH Organizations: Denmark —, drugmaker Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Lockheed, Starbucks, Europe’s Locations: BAGSVÆRD, Denmark, Danish

☆ FTC seeks information on $8.5 bln Tapestry-Capri deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The logo of Michael Kors is seen on an outlet store in Metzingen, Germany, June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent requests to Tapestry (TPR.N) and Michael Kors owner Capri Holdings (CPRI.N) for more information on their planned $8.5 billion deal, the companies said on Monday. The companies said on Monday they expect to respond "promptly" to the FTC's request and aim to close the deal as planned, in 2024. Capri's shares, which had jumped 55% on Aug. 10 after the deal was announced, were down 2.5% in extended trade. Reporting by Manas Mishra and Juveria Tabassum in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta and Krishna Chandra EluriOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Michael Kors, Michaela Rehle, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman, Jimmy Choo, Versace, Capri's, Tapestry, Manas Mishra, Juveria, Shounak Dasgupta, Krishna Chandra Organizations: REUTERS, U.S . Federal Trade Commission, Capri Holdings, Capri, Thomson Locations: Metzingen, Germany, Paris, Bengaluru

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