Hermes 2016 - Anyone notice a difference in store inventory or experiences la...
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When I traveled to Seoul earlier this month, I found this to be true. They had on display at least 2 Lindys (one in size 30 and one in size 26) in every store I went to (5 out of the 13 available in the city). However, when I come back to London, this isnt the case at all.
With respect to specific things like rodeos, i haven't seen one in my store for as long as I can remember, so for the store that has 25, can you please send some this way?!
Bottom line is the extra production capacity from the new factories planned a few years ago is now met with global slowdown. Not only are competitors caught up with their product offering (in terms of variety) and bespoke features, H games of using Bs & Ks as ransom to expand sales of other product lines are not working with the weakening Euros (price disparity between Europe and other continents). More people are encouraged to head to Paris to try their luck so less customers willing to pay full price at home.
Personally, I feel customers' taste have also changed. As some are cutting back on their bag purchases, accessories sales are seeing double digit growth. Look at those Fendi bag charms and leather straps. They are indulgences for a relatively small price.
After all, H products are ultimate luxury and command astronomical prices. The 'new blood' that have been fueling some of the growth in the past are also buying less or turning to other luxury brands. All these factors are now having a material impact on their sales and inventory.
Personally, I feel customers' taste have also changed. As some are cutting back on their bag purchases, accessories sales are seeing double digit growth. Look at those Fendi bag charms and leather straps. They are indulgences for a relatively small price.
After all, H products are ultimate luxury and command astronomical prices. The 'new blood' that have been fueling some of the growth in the past are also buying less or turning to other luxury brands. All these factors are now having a material impact on their sales and inventory.
25 rodeos!!!! Omg!!!!!! Can I pls know which state/store this is?? I've been looking for a pm size rodeo FOREVER.....
Yes much more stock. I've been in three H stores in the last couple of weeks and all three had lots of inventory. I actually overheard a SA in a small boutique ask a man buying ties if he was interested in a Birken or Kelly!
nice! how many ties was this guy buying?
i saw at the inventory thread a person posted a birkin on display for sale at saks too. i didn't see a "display only" sign in front of it either so it looked availabe for walk ins. hmm...
Not sure but he was matching ties & puffs while looking for belts. There was a limited selection of belts as that was what we were looking for also. He did seem to have in depth current H knowledge.
There were no birkens on display.
was this during a visit near the end of a month? my SA said it is easier to get a B or K during the end of the month if the store is not meeting its quota.
Absolutely. It was the very end of the month. Interesting observation Blushingnude
I saw the same saks post, it was actually the Saks Off 5th store, those are all preloved.
Thats right, My SM told me that Per month they can only sell 30 % in k and b of the monthly cuota. And if they get the total cuota before the end of the month. They will not sell K or B. No matter if you are súper VIP. They will told you they dont have. For example. When My first SO arrived the SM told the the bag was in the store But asked me if i can help him waiting until the next month.