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Luxury

Chanel Pulls Back on Price Hikes as Sales Fall 4%

The French couture and beauty giant is easing off punchy price increases and investing in new markets including India, Mexico and Canada, CEO Leena Nair and CFO Philippe Blondiaux told BoF, as sales slid for the first time since 2020.

Luxury

Chanel Pulls Back on Price Hikes as Sales Fall 4%

The French couture and beauty giant is easing off punchy price increases and investing in new markets including India, Mexico and Canada, CEO Leena Nair and CFO Philippe Blondiaux told BoF, as sales slid for the first time since 2020.


Luxury

Does Chanel’s Stance on E-Commerce Make Sense?

A difficult 2020 hasn’t shaken the brand’s decision to sell its core fashion and leather goods in-store only.

Luxury

Does Chanel’s Stance on E-Commerce Make Sense?

A difficult 2020 hasn’t shaken the brand’s decision to sell its core fashion and leather goods in-store only.


Luxury

Chanel Sees Trouble Through 2021: What Happens Now?

The French megabrand blew past $12 billion in sales in 2019, but it's not immune to the devastating financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic and expects to see significant contraction well into next year.

Luxury

Chanel Sees Trouble Through 2021: What Happens Now?

The French megabrand blew past $12 billion in sales in 2019, but it's not immune to the devastating financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic and expects to see significant contraction well into next year.


Beauty

Why Dior and Chanel Are Launching Direct Retail for Beauty

The strategy is aimed at getting closer to consumers and building image in a space where niche players have flourished.

Beauty

Why Dior and Chanel Are Launching Direct Retail for Beauty

The strategy is aimed at getting closer to consumers and building image in a space where niche players have flourished.


Luxury

Chanel Surpasses $11 Billion in Sales, Dismisses Rumours of Imminent Sale

'Chanel is not for sale, Chanel is not preparing for an IPO. I just want to reconfirm that for the hundredth time this year,' said Global Chief Financial Officer Philippe Blondiaux in an interview with BoF.

Luxury

Chanel Surpasses $11 Billion in Sales, Dismisses Rumours of Imminent Sale

'Chanel is not for sale, Chanel is not preparing for an IPO. I just want to reconfirm that for the hundredth time this year,' said Global Chief Financial Officer Philippe Blondiaux in an interview with BoF.