Pandora said revenues rose in the second quarter of the year despite a challenging macroeconomy, thanks to competitive brand positioning.

The company grew 8 per cent in Q2, driven by like-for-like (LFL) increase of 3 per cent and network expansion of 5 per cent.

LFL growth in the US remained strong at 8 per cent while other markets saw a 6 per cent uptick. Meanwhile, LFL in Europe was up 1 per cent, fuelled by double-digit growth in several countries, including Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and Poland.

In the past 12 months, Pandora added 93 concept stores, and 87 Pandora operated shop-in-shops to the existing network.

The jeweller is planning to expand its network with 400 to 500 targeted openings up to 2026. Pandora, however, is opening fewer shops in FY 2025 – 25 to 50 concept store openings from 50 to 75 previously. 

This reflects efforts to optimise the store network in China, where Pandora is expecting to close of up to 100 concept stores. “The closures in China will have minimal impact on Pandora's organic growth with network expansion still expected to be 3 per cent,” it noted.

Tariffs

US tariffs are affecting Pandora’s product imports to the US and items originating from mainly Thailand but also China, Vietnam, India and several other countries.

To mitigate the impact on its operations, Pandora is switching sources of supply for point-of-sales materials used in the US as well as shipping jewellery directly to Canada and Latin America rather than through its US distribution centre.

Meanwhile, the company said its 2025 guidance of 7 to 8 per cent organic growth remains unchanged amid elevated macro uncertainties. Alexander Lacik, president and CEO of Pandora, noted, “We will deliver on our targets for the year driven by an exciting product pipeline, new marketing campaigns and operational agility.”