Expert Analysis

Luxury goods M&A: Protecting brand value, craft and control in deal-making

By Fiona Brown, Nadia Narain and Emily Naveenan ( May 6, 2026, 10:39 AM EDT) -- Amid market instability and geopolitical uncertainty, the global luxury goods industry has remained robust, with the market for companies with luxury portfolios spanning fashion, jewelry, watches and cosmetics being valued at approximately US$418 billion. It is no surprise that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the luxury goods industry remains an attractive option, allowing companies operating within that space to diversify product offerings, expand geographically and capture efficiencies across distribution, marketing and manufacturing networks....