Market Chatter: LVMH, Hermès Stores Looted During Protests in France

MT Newswires · 2d ago
05:33 AM EDT, 10/20/2026 (MT Newswires) -- French luxury goods groups LVMH (MC.PA) and Hermès International (RMS.PA) stores in Marseille, France, were looted during protests in the country, London's Financial Times reported Tuesday. British luxury retailer Burberry Group's (BRBY.L) boutique in Paris was also targeted, as well as branches of sportswear group JD Sports Fashion (JD.L), among other retailers, according to the report. French ministers met on Monday to discuss measures to prevent the online resale of looted goods, FT added. LVMH, Hermès, Burberry and JD Sports did not immediately respond to requests for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)