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Luxury

Kering and Richemont: Why a Mega-Merger Makes Sense

The two luxury conglomerates are both successful in their own right, but their best bet at building a true multi-brand, multi-category giant to rival LVMH is a merger.

Luxury

Kering and Richemont: Why a Mega-Merger Makes Sense

The two luxury conglomerates are both successful in their own right, but their best bet at building a true multi-brand, multi-category giant to rival LVMH is a merger.


China

China's Young Shoppers Breathe New Life Into Luxury Market

The shift to Millennials, who pushed the Chinese market up to $22.07 billion in sales last year, spurred the rise of new areas such as luxury streetwear.

China

China's Young Shoppers Breathe New Life Into Luxury Market

The shift to Millennials, who pushed the Chinese market up to $22.07 billion in sales last year, spurred the rise of new areas such as luxury streetwear.


Workplace & Talent

Richemont Promotes Insider to Lead Watch Business

The luxury goods group has appointed veteran Jerome Lambert to the role of chief operating officer to steer its watchmaking business into calmer waters.

Workplace & Talent

Richemont Promotes Insider to Lead Watch Business

The luxury goods group has appointed veteran Jerome Lambert to the role of chief operating officer to steer its watchmaking business into calmer waters.


Luxury

Hard Luxury Awakening to E-Commerce Opportunity

Many high-end watches and jewellery brands are still hesitant to sell online, but that’s slowly starting to change.

Luxury

Hard Luxury Awakening to E-Commerce Opportunity

Many high-end watches and jewellery brands are still hesitant to sell online, but that’s slowly starting to change.


Marketing

The Trouble With Digital Advertising

Marketers are following consumers online, but digital advertising presents a host of problems for fashion brands.

Marketing

The Trouble With Digital Advertising

Marketers are following consumers online, but digital advertising presents a host of problems for fashion brands.


Financial Markets

Richemont Expects Profit Jump as Trading Improves

The luxury group expects an 80 percent increase in net profit as it recovers from the Swiss watch industry's severe downturn.

Financial Markets

Richemont Expects Profit Jump as Trading Improves

The luxury group expects an 80 percent increase in net profit as it recovers from the Swiss watch industry's severe downturn.


News & Analysis

Shanghai Tang Founder David Tang Dies Aged 63

The Hong Kong businessman, known for his satirical sense of humour as a Financial Times columnist, reportedly battled with liver cancer for some time.

News & Analysis

Shanghai Tang Founder David Tang Dies Aged 63

The Hong Kong businessman, known for his satirical sense of humour as a Financial Times columnist, reportedly battled with liver cancer for some time.


News & Analysis

Swatch's Strong Forecast Bolsters Decision to Keep Workers

A rebound in Swiss watch sales exonerates Swatch Group CEO who refused to cut his skilled work force when profits were declining.

News & Analysis

Swatch's Strong Forecast Bolsters Decision to Keep Workers

A rebound in Swiss watch sales exonerates Swatch Group CEO who refused to cut his skilled work force when profits were declining.


News & Analysis

How Statement Earrings Became Generation Selfie’s Favourite Trend

From Cos to Céline to Chopard, brands are doubling down on statement earrings in exaggerated sizes and mismatched colours to tap a new generation of consumers.

News & Analysis

How Statement Earrings Became Generation Selfie’s Favourite Trend

From Cos to Céline to Chopard, brands are doubling down on statement earrings in exaggerated sizes and mismatched colours to tap a new generation of consumers.


Luxury

Is There Room for Another Luxury Group?

With the launch of leather goods brand LONB London, former Labelux chief executive Reinhard Mieck and partner Melissa Morris have begun laying the foundations of For the One, a company they hope will become a modern-day version of the age-old luxury conglomerate.

Luxury

Is There Room for Another Luxury Group?

With the launch of leather goods brand LONB London, former Labelux chief executive Reinhard Mieck and partner Melissa Morris have begun laying the foundations of For the One, a company they hope will become a modern-day version of the age-old luxury conglomerate.