Core Insights - American consumers are increasingly drawn to British heritage fashion, providing optimism for Burberry's recovery despite challenges in the U.S. market [1] - Burberry's sales in the Americas increased by 4% year-on-year for the three months ending June 28, contrasting with a 4% decline in the previous quarter and a 9% drop for the entire fiscal year 2025 [2][3] Sales Performance - The luxury brand's overall group revenues fell by 1% year-on-year to £433 million ($582 million) in the June quarter, which was better than the 3% decline analysts had anticipated [3] - Sales in Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa (EMEIA) rose by 1% in the June quarter, while Greater China saw a 5% decline and Asia Pacific experienced a 4% drop, primarily due to a slowdown in tourism in Japan [4] Consumer Trends - CEO Joshua Schulman highlighted the diverse luxury consumer base in the U.S., ranging from high-spenders to mall shoppers, indicating a broad appeal for the brand [2] - The company noted improvements across all regions, with local customers showing strength globally and sequential improvements observed in sales [5]

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Financial Performance - Swatch Group reports falling sales and profit [1] Market Trends - Sluggish demand for luxury timepieces in China significantly impacted Swatch Group [1]

Core Insights - The luxury market in Japan has experienced a decline in sales for Richemont, with a 15% year-on-year decrease at constant exchange rates in the fiscal first quarter [1] - This decline follows a significant 59% increase in revenues during the same quarter last year, driven by a weaker yen that boosted international tourism and luxury spending [2] - The depreciation of the yen began last year after the Bank of Japan ended negative interest rates and its yield curve control policy, leading to the yen reaching 38-year lows [2] - Richemont had previously benefited from the yen's weakness, reporting sales growth of 20% to 25% in Japan over consecutive quarters [3] - Other luxury groups, including LVMH, Kering, and Burberry, also experienced sales increases during this period, particularly from Chinese tourists [3] - A recent strengthening of the yen in the first half of 2025 has negatively impacted these sales trends [3]

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Core Viewpoint - Richemont reported a solid start to the fiscal year 2025, with group sales increasing by 6% at constant exchange rates, driven by strong performance in Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East & Africa, despite challenges in Japan and the Asia Pacific region [2][4][5]. Summary by Region - **Europe**: Sales increased by 11% to €1,295 million, supported by robust local demand and positive tourist spending, particularly in Italy and Germany [3][5]. - **Asia Pacific**: Sales decreased by 4% to €1,731 million, with a notable 7% decline in China, Hong Kong, and Macau, offset by growth in other Asian markets [3][5]. - **Americas**: Sales rose by 17% to €1,335 million, driven by strong local demand across all business areas [3][5]. - **Japan**: Sales fell by 15% to €527 million, impacted by a high comparative from the previous year and reduced tourist spending [3][5]. - **Middle East & Africa**: Sales increased by 17% to €524 million, led by the UAE market and higher tourist spending [3][5]. Summary by Distribution Channel - **Retail**: Sales grew by 6% to €3,734 million, accounting for 69% of group sales, with growth across all regions except Japan [3][6]. - **Online Retail**: Sales increased by 6% to €323 million, reflecting robust growth across almost all regions [3][7]. - **Wholesale and Royalty Income**: Grew by 6% to €1,355 million, driven by solid group sales performance [3][6]. Summary by Business Area - **Jewellery Maisons**: Sales rose by 11% to €3,914 million, marking a third consecutive quarter of double-digit growth [3][8]. - **Specialist Watchmakers**: Sales decreased by 7% to €824 million, primarily due to declines in China, Hong Kong, and Macau [3][8]. - **Other (Fashion & Accessories)**: Sales declined by 1% to €674 million, with notable performances from brands like Peter Millar and Alaïa [3][8]. Financial Position - The group maintained a strong net cash position of €7.4 billion as of 30 June 2025, slightly up from €7.3 billion in the previous year, after accounting for a cash-out related to the sale of YNAP [6][9].

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Industry Disruption - Counterfeit handbags are disrupting the economics of the luxury industry [1] - Counterfeiters have perfected the knock-off handbag [1]