Brand Intelligence

Brand Intelligence

Deep dives into individual brands — revenue trajectory, geographic presence, DTC vs wholesale strategy, ecommerce channels, marketplace mix, and leadership. All data sourced and linked.

Updated 6 July 2026

Automotive

Automotive
Porsche: operating profit fell 92.7% in 2025, and a supplier now reportedly faces insolvency
FY2025 operating profit down to €413M (margin 1.1%) on a €3.9B one-off reset. China deliveries fell 26% to 41,938 units. Supplier Weber Magdeburg reportedly faces insolvency proceedings from October 2026, which could affect around 140 jobs.

Market Intelligence

Market Intelligence
Fashion brands worldwide: $1.84 trillion market, four dominant regions, one structural shift
US leads at $365.7B, China at $313.8B. Shein went from $1.4B to $48B in six years. 40% of US consumers shopped Chinese platforms in the past 12 months. Brand size pyramid, regional cross-penetration, and four structural trends to 2030.

Apparel & Footwear

Apparel & Footwear
Moncler: €2.72B and the drops model that replaced two seasons a year
295 boutiques globally, Asia at 52% of revenues. Focus on Moncler Genius — 8 simultaneous creative directors releasing capsule drops throughout the year instead of two seasonal collections.
Apparel & Footwear
HEYDUDE: from $580M at acquisition to $949M peak — and the channel reset underway
Revenue trajectory, wholesale cleanup (50%+ accounts exited), 75 DTC outlet stores, TikTok Shop #1 US gross seller, ~5% international revenue versus Crocs brand 31%, and distributor model for EMEA/SEA/LATAM expansion.
Apparel & Footwear
Axel Arigato: from €19M to €80M in five years
Revenue trajectory, 17 stores across 7 countries, online business 2× retail, marketplaces strategy (Farfetch, MyTheresa, SSENSE), and new Adidas-executive CEO appointed February 2026.

Home Appliances & Consumer Goods

Home Appliances & Consumer Goods
Miele: €5.16 billion and 125 years of unbroken family ownership
Revenue, 19 production plants, 49 subsidiaries, Miele X digital hub in Amsterdam, AI Product Adviser at 9% of online sales, EcoVadis Gold top 2% globally.
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