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  "id": 3560453,
  "title": "Lanvin Group H1 2026 slides: margins expand as restructuring advances",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/lanvin-group-h1-2026-slides-margins-expand-as-restructuring-advances",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-26T18:00:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/lanvin-group-h1-2026-slides-margins-expand-as-restructuring-advances-93CH-4877711"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lanvin Group reported its first half 2026 results on August 26, 2026, showcasing significant progress in operational transformation despite a challenging luxury sector. Revenue fell 13% to €101 million year-over-year, but the company demonstrated impressive margin improvements. The contribution profit margin increased by 7.7 percentage points, while adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 10.7 percentage points compared to the previous year. E-commerce generated positive growth, with a 5% increase in total e-commerce revenue and notable surges at St. John (31%) and Wolford (22%). Store counts decreased to 151 from 174 at the end of 2025, reflecting a focused retail network optimization strategy. Operating expenses declined both in absolute terms and as a percentage of revenue, with marketing and selling costs reduced by 20% and general and administrative expenses by 28%. Brand-level G&A reductions were particularly notable, with significant declines at Lanvin (30%), Wolford (50%), Sergio Rossi (45%), and St. John (43%). Despite the revenue decline, the company emphasized that these savings were achieved without sacrificing strategic growth investments in areas like product development and customer service. The company's stock rose 0.92% following the announcement, trading at $1.10, though shares remained near the lower end of their 52-week range.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}