# LVMH fashion and leather sales fall in Q3, disappointing sector hopes

https://mins.news/en/item/96782

- Reuters, 2026-10-12 16:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/lvmh-third-quarter-sales-below-expectations-fashion-leather-division-shrinks-2026-10-12/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6acd0b1e76e0550001f0c433

> Luxury bellwether LVMH reported weaker-than-expected organic sales growth for the third quarter on Monday. Demand for fashion and leather goods from brands including Louis Vuitton and Dior weakened amid soft Chinese demand.

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