Louis Vuitton says UK customer data stolen in cyber-attack

Lead brand of French luxury group LVMH reassures customers financial data such as bank details were not taken

Louis Vuitton has said the data of some UK customers has been stolen, as it became the latest retailer targeted by cyber hackers.

The retailer, the leading brand of the French luxury group LVMH, said an unauthorised third party had accessed its UK operation's systems and obtained information such as names, contact details and purchase history.