More Brands Now AFFECTED By Luxury Downturn, Mulberry Included
The ever so booming topic about the end of luxury has been one that is still being discussed by social media users. For the most part, many of these brands are now seeing a time where their customer base is reduced.
The ever so booming topic about the end of luxury has been one that is still being discussed by social media users. For the most part, many of these brands are now seeing a time where their customer base is reduced. As mentioned several times in our articles, their customer base appears to be shopping elsewhere.
During the previous spring/summer sales, it is apparent that brands like Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Tory Burch and Longchamp are the new kings in the industry. Long queues outside their stores are a given that customers have shifted from the now empty Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Gucci stores.
@julieturkel #greenscreen Between the articles in Business of Fashion about the uncertainty in luxury fashion and this post from @siemestudios about the actual costs and margins in the luxury bag market, are luxury brands losing it? #luxuryfashion #celine #loewe #gucci #hermes #chanel #businessoffashion
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A TikToker states that the “sameness” strategy that all the conventional luxury brands are placing themselves into isn’t helping them at all. With price increases, customers expect better treatment and quality. However, it is unfortunate to know that the opposite of this is happening as the quality of these brands are progressively worse.
Additionally, according to reports, British brand Mulberry faced a 4% revenue decline in the fiscal year ending March 30, 2024, attributed to challenging macro-economic conditions and reduced luxury consumer spending.
Additional operational costs from new stores in Sweden and Australia, along with ongoing investments, impacted full-year losses. While international retail sales rose by 7.2%, UK sales fell by 3.2%. CEO Thierry Andretta acknowledged the downturn in luxury spending, particularly in the UK and Asia.
Mulberry joins other luxury brands navigating financial challenges, including Kering and Burberry.
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