Harrods retreats from Shanghai as private colleges face degree of reckoning
British retailer Harrods is pulling out of China, just five years after launching its luxury lifestyle brand in the market. Why is it leaving, and are other luxury brands going to follow? And university campus operator XJ International has been selling assets as college education loses its luster. Why are less Chinese interested in such secondary education these days?
Lanvin underperforms as its signature brand loses luster
The luxury arm of Fosun International reported its revenue fell 22% in the first half of 2025, led by a 42% plunge for its core Lanvin brand Key Takeaways: Lanvin…
BRIEF: Prada to acquire Versace for $1.4 billion
Luxury brand owner Prada Group (1913.HK) said on Thursday it will acquire GIVI Holding, owner of the Versace brand, for $1.38 billion in cash. Upon completion of the deal GIVI…
BRIEF: Lanvin revenue falls 23% in ‘transitional’ 2024
Luxury brand owner Lanvin Group (LANV.US) on Friday said its revenue fell 23% in 2024 during “a transitional year marked by creative evolution and strategic realignment amid market headwinds,” and forecast…
Battered Lanvin hopes for better 2025 as executive revolving door keeps turning
China’s answer to global luxury brand operators has named a new top executive, as it struggles with frequent departures and the worst global luxury goods market in 15 years Key…
Lanvin Group lacks shine amid luxury market slump
The Shanghai-based luxury goods company owned by conglomerate Fosun posted just 1% revenue growth last year, with the figure contracting in the second half Key Takeaways: Lanvin Group’s revenue grew…
NEWS WRAP: Lanvin business stagnates in 2023
The unit of Chinese conglomerate Fosun reported its revenue rose just 1% last year as the global luxury goods market stalled By Teri Yu Luxury fashion brand operator Lanvin…
