Asian sales drive growth at Hermes
France-based leathergoods brand Hermes has posted a 22%
increase in second-quarter sales. Sales for the period totalled EUR814.5
million.
Second-quarter sales grew 27% in Asia, excluding Japan,
where revenues dropped 1.1%. Domestic sales grew 6.8%, with sales for the rest
of Europe rising 16%. Sales for the Americas region rose 8.2%.
Leathergoods sales grew 7.4%, while silk and textile
revenues rose 16%, and ready-to-wear and fashion accessories sales grew 22%.