Luxury Goods

Fashion tycoon fell to his death in 2024 while out trekking with his son

US company objects to use of British entrepreneur’s name in her collaboration with Zara

Department stores are increasingly being left behind as luxury brands connect directly with customers, both online and in boutiques.

Currency swings sap spending power of American and Chinese travellers overseas

Inditex put cash into subsidiary before sale for ‘not significant’ sum to company now selling near-identical products

And its lessons for other high-end brands

Worries that the luxury business is peaking are overblown

Changes are the latest in a wider generational shift in the luxury giant’s management