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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Tom Ambrose

LVMH hit by growth slowdown amid fall in demand for high-end drinks

Glasses of Hennessy cognac.
LMVH owns brands including Hennessy cognac, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Moët & Chandon. Photograph: Graham Turner/The Guardian

Rising inflation, growing global instability and falling demand for high-end drinks have been blamed for a slowdown in growth at the luxury goods multinational LVMH, owner of Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Moët & Chandon.

The group, whose brands also include Stella McCartney, Tag Heuer watches and Bulgari and Tiffany jewellery, reported revenue of €20bn (£17.25bn) between July and September – a 9% rise. That compares with a 17% increase in the previous quarter.

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