Cognac Sets the EV Trade War Alight

Volkswagen and Stellantis might turn out to be bigger victims of China’s investigation into European liquor…

Hermès Shines in a Scruffy Luxury Market

Hermès is a brand that shows its real mettle in a downturn. The secret to its…

Coach Saves Tapestry From Unraveling

Luxury demand isn’t quite what it used to be. Neither is demand for accessible luxury, but…

WSJ News Exclusive | LVMH to Buy Eyewear Brand Favored by the Stars

PARIS—LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has agreed to buy Los Angeles-based eyewear maker Barton Perreira, part…

A Gilded Age is Fading for Luxury Brands

The latest results from Louis Vuitton owner LVMH show that luxury shoppers are sobering up after…

Sales Slow at Louis Vuitton’s Owner as China Sputters

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s biggest luxury-goods company, struggled to lure big-spending Chinese consumers…

Coach and Michael Kors Tie-Up Shows Limits of Accessible Luxury

Affordable luxury has been a slow-growth category, and its prospects don’t look great either.

Big American Companies Wonder: When Will China Bounce Back?

Big American companies in China were counting on a postpandemic boom to boost global revenue. For…

Corporate America Scales Back Hopes for China Revival

Big US companies in China were counting on a post-pandemic boom to boost global revenue. For…

Beverly Hills Voters Stymie LVMH Plans to Expand U.S. Hotel Business

The majority of votes counted in this week’s referendum were against plans by LVMH’s Cheval Blanc…