LVMH
LVMH is a powerhouse in the global luxury jewellery market, shaping trends through its iconic maisons—Bulgari, Tiffany, Chaumet, Fred, and others. Its strategies in branding, acquisitions, product innovation, and market positioning directly influence UK jewellers, suppliers, and designers. Jewellery Focus offers in-depth coverage of LVMH’s moves: corporate results for its Watches & Jewellery division, acquisition strategies (like Pedemonte), flagship store openings, and brand-specific launches in watches and high jewellery. We help industry professionals decode LVMH’s impact—on sourcing, pricing, product development, and competitive dynamics in the UK trade.
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Sep- 2020 -18 SeptemberDesigners
LVMH set to block Tiffany’s court petition
LVMH has announced it plans to block a court petition launched by jewellery company Tiffany & Co, who is attempting to fast-track legal proceedings after LVMH exited a proposed $16bn (£12bn) merger. The Louis Vuitton owner had agreed to the merger last year, but pulled out last week due to…
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18 SeptemberUncategorized
LVMH set to block Tiffany’s court petition
LVMH has revealed plans to block a court petition launched by jewellery company Tiffany & Co, who is attempting to fast-track legal proceedings after LVMH exited a proposed $16bn (£12bn) merger. The Louis Vuitton owner had agreed to the merger last year, but pulled out last week due to ‘‘recent…
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11 SeptemberRetailers
LVMH plans counter lawsuit against Tiffany & Co
LVMH has announced it plans to file a counter lawsuit against Tiffany & Co after the collapse of a takeover deal. Tiffany & Co filed a lawsuit against the company after LVMH cancelled its proposed $16.2bn (£12.4bn) acquisition of the French luxury retailer earlier this week. The initial lawsuit was…
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9 SeptemberInternational
Tiffany sues LVMH over merger agreement
Tiffany & Co has filed a lawsuit against LVMH in relation to a prior merger agreement that set out Tiffany’s takeover by the group. LVMH had initially announced a “definitive” agreement with the luxury jewellers last November, whereby it outlined its intention to acquire the group for $16bn (£12.5bn), or…
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Jul- 2020 -28 JulyCoronavirus
LVMH profit plunges in half-year results
LVMH has announced that revenue in the first half of 2020 tumbled 27% to €18.4bn (£16.8bn) against the year prior. The luxury group, which owns Bulgari and Chaumet, reported that revenue in its watches and jewellery division plummeted by 39% to €1.32bn (£1.2bn) in the period. According to the group,…
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Jun- 2020 -5 JuneAppointments
Arnault son named as Tag Heuer CEO
LVMH has announced that Frederic Arnault, son of chief executive Bernard Arnault, will assume the position of CEO for Tag Heuer. Arnault’s new role will come into effect on 1 July. He had initially joined the watch group in 2017 as its strategy and digital director. In addition, LVMH announced…
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4 JuneCoronavirus
LVMH retreats from Tiffany takeover
Luxury powerhouse LVMH has announced that it will no longer go ahead with its proposed takeover of Tiffany & Co in light of “recent market rumours” amid the pandemic. LVMH had initially announced a “definitive” agreement with the luxury jewellers last November, whereby it outlined its intention to acquire the…
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2 JuneDesigners
Hublot launches Big Bang e timepiece
Hublot has announced the launch of the Big Bang e, described as a connected watch equipped with the latest technology. It is the newest embodiment of its previous Big Bang model. The Big Bang e is available in a 42 mm case, made from either titanium or ceramic. The hour…
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Apr- 2020 -15 AprilAnalysis
Covid-19 & designer watches: The impact of the outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak has caused widespread devastation across the entire globe. Not only are the numbers of cases and deaths caused by the COVID-19 virus already in the tens of thousands, but industries and societal constructs are continuing to struggle as a result. One such industry to suffer the consequences…
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Dec- 2019 -6 DecemberEconomy
Tiffany reports fall in both Q3 and FY earnings
Tiffany has reported a decline in net earnings for both its third quarter and year-to-date results. For the third quarter ending 31 October, net earnings were down 17% at $78m (£59.4m) compared to the prior year’s $95m (£72.4m). In the year-to-date, net earnings were 11% lower at $340m (£259.2m), compared…
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