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Hermès posts modest Q1 growth as currency and tourism headwinds weigh

Sales rose 6% at constant rates but fell 1% after a €290m FX hit. The Americas led with 17.2% growth whilst Japan and Europe (ex-France) gained. Leather goods was a bright spot, growing 9%, while watches declined 3.7%.

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