French Luxury Fashion Group SMCP Reports Decline in Q1 FY24 Sales, Outlines Mid-term Action Plan for Recovery

SMCP, a renowned French luxury fashion group housing brands like Sandro and Maje, has announced a 5 percent decrease in organic sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 (Q1 FY24), amounting to €287 million (approximately $307.2 million). This dip is primarily attributed to challenging year-on-year comparisons. Despite the overall decline, SMCP highlighted strong performances in the American market and resilience across European regions, excluding France. However, subdued consumer spending in China contributed to the overall downturn.

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Louis Vuitton Unveils Vibrant Prefall 2024 Collection at Shanghai's Long Museum

Louis Vuitton made a splash in the fashion world with the unveiling of its women's Prefall 2024 collection at the prestigious Long Museum in Shanghai. The event served as a platform for creative director Nicolas Ghesquière to showcase his unique vision, blending echoes of past collections with a bold outlook towards the Maison's future.

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ICE Cotton Faces Continued Decline Amidst Market Uncertainty

ICE cotton experienced another week of downward movement, as the market grapples with various challenges contributing to its persistent lack of confidence. The week concluded with mild losses once again, reflecting an overarching trend of decline. This downward trajectory has been primarily fueled by a combination of factors, including reduced confidence among speculators, sluggish demand amidst weak macroeconomic conditions in the US, and increasingly favorable weather conditions bolstering expectations for a robust cotton crop.

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