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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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Global Markets

Swiss Watch Exports at Slowest Pace Since Financial Crisis

Swiss watch exports kept growing at the slowest rate since the financial crisis for a second year as shipments to China and Hong Kong dropped in the final quarter.

Global Markets

Swiss Watch Exports at Slowest Pace Since Financial Crisis

Swiss watch exports kept growing at the slowest rate since the financial crisis for a second year as shipments to China and Hong Kong dropped in the final quarter.


Global Markets

All Eyes on America

As growth in China slows, tapping post-recovery America is rising to the top of the fashion industry’s agenda.

Global Markets

All Eyes on America

As growth in China slows, tapping post-recovery America is rising to the top of the fashion industry’s agenda.


Luxury

Vacheron Ditches Diamonds for Mechanical Features to Lure Women

The common denominator to attract female clientele in the luxury watchmaking industry has so far usually been a sparkly one — diamonds. Vacheron Constantin, the oldest Swiss watchmaker in continuous operation, plans to change that.

Luxury

Vacheron Ditches Diamonds for Mechanical Features to Lure Women

The common denominator to attract female clientele in the luxury watchmaking industry has so far usually been a sparkly one — diamonds. Vacheron Constantin, the oldest Swiss watchmaker in continuous operation, plans to change that.


News & Analysis

Greubel Forsey Warns Franc Surge Threatens Low-End Watchmakers

Small, lower-end Swiss watch brands face a more uncertain future after the Swiss National Bank’s U-turn on the franc cap, according to Greubel Forsey SA.

News & Analysis

Greubel Forsey Warns Franc Surge Threatens Low-End Watchmakers

Small, lower-end Swiss watch brands face a more uncertain future after the Swiss National Bank’s U-turn on the franc cap, according to Greubel Forsey SA.


News & Analysis

Cartier to Raise Prices in Euro Zone After Swiss Franc Soars

Richemont's flagship Cartier brand will increase prices for watches and jewelry by five percent in the euro zone to limit the damage to its margins following the surge in the Swiss franc.

News & Analysis

Cartier to Raise Prices in Euro Zone After Swiss Franc Soars

Richemont's flagship Cartier brand will increase prices for watches and jewelry by five percent in the euro zone to limit the damage to its margins following the surge in the Swiss franc.


News & Analysis

Swatch CEO Says Watch Brands to Hike Prices in Europe

Swatch Group AG, Switzerland’s biggest watchmaker, will raise prices at some of its brands by as much as 10 percent after the Swiss National Bank’s surprise decision last week to abandon the cap on the franc exchange rate.

News & Analysis

Swatch CEO Says Watch Brands to Hike Prices in Europe

Swatch Group AG, Switzerland’s biggest watchmaker, will raise prices at some of its brands by as much as 10 percent after the Swiss National Bank’s surprise decision last week to abandon the cap on the franc exchange rate.


Retail

Roger Dubuis May Raise Watch Prices After Euro Cap

Roger Dubuis, a Swiss watchmaker owned by Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, anticipates increasing prices in the euro zone by 7 percent in reaction to the Swiss National Bank’s Jan. 15 decision to exit a three-year-old euro cap.

Retail

Roger Dubuis May Raise Watch Prices After Euro Cap

Roger Dubuis, a Swiss watchmaker owned by Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, anticipates increasing prices in the euro zone by 7 percent in reaction to the Swiss National Bank’s Jan. 15 decision to exit a three-year-old euro cap.


Global Markets

Hong Kong Luxury Watch Retailers Face SNB Blow

The franc’s record surge may prompt luxury watch retailers in Hong Kong to absorb some of the price increase from Switzerland’s high-end timepiece makers as demand stays weak amid a slowing Chinese economy.

Global Markets

Hong Kong Luxury Watch Retailers Face SNB Blow

The franc’s record surge may prompt luxury watch retailers in Hong Kong to absorb some of the price increase from Switzerland’s high-end timepiece makers as demand stays weak amid a slowing Chinese economy.


China

Richemont Reports Weakest Christmas Quarter in Six Years

Richemont, the maker of Cartier jewelry, reported its weakest Christmas quarter in six years as protests in Hong Kong disrupted sales in the biggest market for Swiss watches.

China

Richemont Reports Weakest Christmas Quarter in Six Years

Richemont, the maker of Cartier jewelry, reported its weakest Christmas quarter in six years as protests in Hong Kong disrupted sales in the biggest market for Swiss watches.


News & Analysis

Patek Philippe Commits to Geneva With $440 Million Investment

Patek Philippe plans to invest 450 million Swiss francs ($440 million) in its factory in Plan-les-Ouates in Geneva, less than a year after the watchmaker’s chairman said the company may need to leave the city.

News & Analysis

Patek Philippe Commits to Geneva With $440 Million Investment

Patek Philippe plans to invest 450 million Swiss francs ($440 million) in its factory in Plan-les-Ouates in Geneva, less than a year after the watchmaker’s chairman said the company may need to leave the city.