Ferragamo Faces Sales Decline Amid Weak Asia-Pacific Demand
The luxury brand struggles with decreased consumer confidence and wholesale challenges affecting its financial outlook.
- Ferragamo's third-quarter revenues dropped 7.2% at constant exchange rates, totaling €221 million, missing analyst expectations.
- Sales in the Asia-Pacific region fell significantly, with a 20.5% year-on-year decrease, heavily impacting overall performance.
- The direct-to-consumer sales channel saw a decline of 5.7% in Q3, while wholesale sales dropped 12.8% due to weak demand, particularly in the U.S.
- CEO Marco Gobbetti noted that the challenging macroeconomic environment is delaying the achievement of Ferragamo's financial goals.
- Despite the downturn, Ferragamo continues to invest in marketing and retail strategies to engage new audiences and enhance brand potential.