Outlook
August 6, 2026
Although soft luxury remains sluggish, Chanel's return to double-digit sales growth in the first half of this year shows that corrective strategy adapted to evolving consumer behavior can restore growth. Image credit: Chanel
By Luxury Marketer Intelligence
Gradual recovery in the luxury business continues, but investor sentiment is subdued.
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