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Louis Vuitton's logo dispute backlash hits sales in China

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Louis Vuitton secured a $1.5 million judgment against Chinese tea chain Molly Tea over a logo dispute, but the ruling ignited significant backlash in China. This controversy is believed to have contributed to a 5% decline in LVMH's fashion and leather goods division's organic sales in the third quarter of 2026, with analysts estimating the backlash accounted for 2-3 percentage points of that drop. Despite the setback, LVMH stated it does not plan to halt investments in China. AI

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Louis Vuitton's logo dispute backlash hits sales in China

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Mia Osmonbekov ·

    Louis Vuitton won its $1.5 million fight with a beloved Chinese tea chain. The backlash may have cost it hundreds more

    LVMH's CFO acknowledged the tea controversy hurt Louis Vuitton as weaker Chinese demand hit the luxury giant

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