While Rivals Stumble, Hermès Keeps Climbing With Q2 Sales Up 9%

Hermès' CEO says seeing new Birkins on the resale market puts him in a bad mood

Birkin bags and Hermès accessories at Paris Fashion Week in March 2024Jeremy Moeller/Getty ImagesHermès' boss isn't happy when brand-new Birkins pop up on resale platforms.CEO Axel Dumas said selling Birkins to resellers hurts Hermès's bond with real customers."I pull a face, and I'm not happy," he said about seeing his bags on secondhand marketplaces.The sight of fresh Birkins on resale sites puts Hermès' CEO in a foul mood.Axel Dumas, the bill…

Hermès Bucks the Luxury Downturn With 9% Sales Growth in Q2

Despite a challenging luxury landscape, Hermès shows strong growth driven by high demand for its signature handbags.

While Rivals Stumble, Hermès Keeps Climbing With Q2 Sales Up 9%

Hermès (RMS) Q2 2025 earnings are in: Sales rose 9 percent to 3.9 billion euros, outperforming rivals like LVMH amid global luxury slowdown.

Hermès Sales Rise as Birkin Maker Weathers Luxury Downturn

Hermès sales rose as wealthy shoppers continued to snap up its pricey handbags, showing the company’s resilience amid a sharp downturn in demand for high-end goods that has hit its luxury peers.