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Protests in Hong Kong affect sales for Capri Holdings

Capri Holdings Limited, the parent company of luxury labels Jimmy Choo, Versace, and Michael Kors, is facing challenges after missing its quarterly profit estimate. Overall, the company’s revenue increased. However, sales for Michael Kors, Capri Holdings’ largest label, decreased from 1.13 billion USD to 1.08 billion USD. As mentioned in a...

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China bans bulk orders on black clothing

Amidst growing anti-government protests in Hong Kong, China has banned bulk orders of black clothing and other items popularly used by protesters. The news was reported by Reuters. Customer services staff at some of China's major couriers, including STO Express, ZTO Express and YTO Express, told Reuters that the bans were put in place this past...

Business

Luxury brands face losses as Hong Kong protests continue

The Hong Kong protests have come with insurmountable costs for luxury brands, as stores remain shut, tourists stay away and shoppers avoid malls in protest areas. Hong Kong, up until August, was a thriving metropolis for luxury brands, especially the lucrative flow of visitors from mainland China. The city accounts for between 5 and 10 percent...