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Investigation opened in Italy against Sephora and LVMH for sales to teenagers

Milan, Italy - The Italian competition authority announced on Friday it has opened an investigation into French luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH). The probe targets its brands Sephora and Benefit for promoting “the early use of adult cosmetics by children and teenagers”, including anti-ageing creams. The authority, the Autorit...

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LVMH appoints Béatrice Goasglas as CEO of Tag Heuer

French luxury group LVMH has announced the appointment of Béatrice Goasglas as the chief executive officer of Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer. The transition is set to take effect on May 10, 2026, as the brand continues its long-term strategy of elevation and innovation within the hard luxury sector. Goasglas succeeds in a leadership trajectory that...

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Loewe AW26/27: McCollough and Hernandez define a new era of 'creative play' in Paris

Madrid – As one of the most anticipated events of the latest edition of Paris Fashion Week, the presentation of Loewe's new collection for the autumn/winter 2026/2027 season took place on the outskirts of the French capital this Friday, March 6. It was a co-ed presentation, from which its new creative directors, Jack McCollough and Lazaro...

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Alexandra Winokur appointed deputy CEO of LVMH North America

French luxury group LVMH and Michael Burke, chairman and chief executive officer of LVMH Americas, have announced the appointment of Alexandra Winokur as deputy CEO of LVMH North America. The appointment is effective as of March 2, 2026. Winokur transitions to this key leadership role following her successful tenure as president of the Americas...

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LVMH control solidified: Arnault family reaches absolute majority

Bernard Arnault and his family have consolidated their control over the global luxury giant LVMH. According to a source close to the family, they now hold 50.01 percent of the share capital and 65.94 percent of the voting rights. This move, although seemingly minor at 50.01 percent, is highly strategic. It marks the transition to an absolute...

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Loewe unveils first campaign under new creative direction

Madrid – The new post-Jonathan Anderson Loewe continues to take shape with the presentation of the first campaign developed for the Spanish house by the American creative duo, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. Appointed as the brand's new creative directors last March 2025, they are now unveiling the codes intended to evolve the brand during...

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In 'an uncertain world', luxury groups wary of 2026

Paris (France) - Following a "turbulent" 2025 and in "an uncertain world", caution is the watchword for 2026 in the luxury sector, where major French groups have published mixed results. "The past year was 'turbulent economically and geopolitically (...) and 2026 will not be very simple either, but one thing at a time'," stated Bernard Arnault,...

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LVMH strengthens executive committee with new appointments

French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has announced strategic changes to its senior leadership team to bolster its sustainable growth strategy. The appointments, which are effective immediately, see two long-standing internal leaders join the group executive committee as the company reorganises its beauty and...

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LVMH board to welcome Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin

French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has announced changes to its leadership structure following a board of directors meeting held on January 27, 2026. The group intends to propose the appointment of Ariane Gorin to the board at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) scheduled for April 23, 2026. The move follows...

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LVMH increases stake in Loro Piana to 94 percent

Yesterday, during a conference call with analysts, LVMH chairman and chief executive officer Bernard Arnault announced that the group has strengthened its hold on the Italian brand, Loro Piana. The company conducted a partial buyout in 2025 of the brand's shares held by the Loro Piana family, as reported by Italian news agency Il Sole 24 Ore...

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Goodbye DFS, hello Sephora: LVMH's major strategic shift — an analysis of the 2025 financial year

LVMH closes the 2025 financial year with a clear-sighted assessment. Following the post-pandemic euphoria, Bernard Arnault's group reported revenue of 80.8 billion euros, a 5 percent decline on a reported basis. While this headline decline is largely exacerbated by currency volatility, particularly the weakness of the dollar and yen against the...

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Shareholders seek transparency regarding LVMH succession strategy

Investors in the French luxury conglomerate LVMH are increasingly voicing concerns over the lack of a clear succession plan for Bernard Arnault, the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) who has led the group for nearly 40 years. According to a report by Reuters, some shareholders now view the absence of a public transition strategy as a...