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Richemont

Swiss conglomerate Richemont is the owner of luxury maisons in jewellery, watches, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and more.

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Luxury

Montblanc to Apple: Our Swiss Smartwatch Will Outlast Yours

Montblanc, owned by South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont, has created a luxury item with high-tech appeal by putting the electronics in the watchband rather than the timepiece.

Luxury

Montblanc to Apple: Our Swiss Smartwatch Will Outlast Yours

Montblanc, owned by South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont, has created a luxury item with high-tech appeal by putting the electronics in the watchband rather than the timepiece.


Financial Markets

Richemont’s April Sales Unexpectedly Drop Ahead of Price Changes

Richemont reported an unexpected decline in April sales as retailers delayed purchases in anticipation of price adjustments.

Financial Markets

Richemont’s April Sales Unexpectedly Drop Ahead of Price Changes

Richemont reported an unexpected decline in April sales as retailers delayed purchases in anticipation of price adjustments.


Retail

The Great Mall of China

With two-thirds of Chinese luxury purchases now made outside mainland China, the whole world has become a Chinese luxury shopping mall. Who is benefitting most?

Retail

The Great Mall of China

With two-thirds of Chinese luxury purchases now made outside mainland China, the whole world has become a Chinese luxury shopping mall. Who is benefitting most?


News & Analysis

Cinderellas, Snow Whites or Sleeping Beauties?

Luxury groups need to tap their smaller labels as the growth of their megabrands slows. But are these smaller brands blossoming, shifting gear or still waiting for Prince Charming?

News & Analysis

Cinderellas, Snow Whites or Sleeping Beauties?

Luxury groups need to tap their smaller labels as the growth of their megabrands slows. But are these smaller brands blossoming, shifting gear or still waiting for Prince Charming?


Financial Markets

A Pricing Conundrum

The Savigny Luxury Index (“SLI”) fell sharply this month, losing more than two percent, driven by disappointing first quarter results.

Financial Markets

A Pricing Conundrum

The Savigny Luxury Index (“SLI”) fell sharply this month, losing more than two percent, driven by disappointing first quarter results.


Technology

Net-a-Porter Creates Social Network for Mobile Luxury Shopping

Net-a-Porter unveiled what it says is the first social network for consumers to flaunt their style and buy luxury goods via mobile devices.

Technology

Net-a-Porter Creates Social Network for Mobile Luxury Shopping

Net-a-Porter unveiled what it says is the first social network for consumers to flaunt their style and buy luxury goods via mobile devices.


Luxury

Richemont Puts the Smarts Into the Strap Rather Than the Watch

Swiss luxury goods maker Richemont is rolling out high-tech straps to counter the smartwatches designed by Apple Inc. and others.

Luxury

Richemont Puts the Smarts Into the Strap Rather Than the Watch

Swiss luxury goods maker Richemont is rolling out high-tech straps to counter the smartwatches designed by Apple Inc. and others.


Luxury

Yoox Net-a-Porter Merger Prods Luxury Brands To Sell Online

The merger of the world's two biggest online fashion stores, Net-a-Porter and Yoox, sends a warning to luxury brands to embrace the Internet with more vim after years of resistance.

Luxury

Yoox Net-a-Porter Merger Prods Luxury Brands To Sell Online

The merger of the world's two biggest online fashion stores, Net-a-Porter and Yoox, sends a warning to luxury brands to embrace the Internet with more vim after years of resistance.


Financial Markets

Richemont Warns of Annual Profit Slump After Derivative Losses

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA said profit for the financial year just ended dropped about 36 percent because of losses on financial instruments.

Financial Markets

Richemont Warns of Annual Profit Slump After Derivative Losses

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA said profit for the financial year just ended dropped about 36 percent because of losses on financial instruments.


Financial Markets

All Systems Go

The Savigny Luxury Index (“SLI”) continues its rise, progressing by two and half percent in March.

Financial Markets

All Systems Go

The Savigny Luxury Index (“SLI”) continues its rise, progressing by two and half percent in March.