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How Luxury Brands Sell 'Exclusive' Goods by the Millions

Successful modern luxury brands deploy a number of powerful strategies to achieve the perception of exclusivity while moving millions of units. Here’s how it works.

Luxury

How Luxury Brands Sell 'Exclusive' Goods by the Millions

Successful modern luxury brands deploy a number of powerful strategies to achieve the perception of exclusivity while moving millions of units. Here’s how it works.


Luxury

From Savile Row to Swiss Watches, Luxury's Rules Have Changed

After months of lockdown, sales of luxury goods are estimated to fall as much as 35 percent this year.

Luxury

From Savile Row to Swiss Watches, Luxury's Rules Have Changed

After months of lockdown, sales of luxury goods are estimated to fall as much as 35 percent this year.


Luxury

Rolex Joins Leading Watchmakers Withdrawing From Baselworld

The flagging event has already seen high-profile exits including Swatch Group, Patek Philippe and Chanel.

Luxury

Rolex Joins Leading Watchmakers Withdrawing From Baselworld

The flagging event has already seen high-profile exits including Swatch Group, Patek Philippe and Chanel.


Retail

Watches of Switzerland Sees Shift to Home Buyers as Coronavirus Hits

As Chinese tourist numbers drop, the British retailer is looking to local customers to account for the decline.

Retail

Watches of Switzerland Sees Shift to Home Buyers as Coronavirus Hits

As Chinese tourist numbers drop, the British retailer is looking to local customers to account for the decline.


Luxury

The Future of Watches

The luxury watch market is facing challenges that are unlikely to be resolved any time soon, says Luca Solca.

Luxury

The Future of Watches

The luxury watch market is facing challenges that are unlikely to be resolved any time soon, says Luca Solca.


Financial Markets

Watches of Switzerland Considers London IPO

With revenues of £746 million, the IPO could value the company at up to £1 billion.

Financial Markets

Watches of Switzerland Considers London IPO

With revenues of £746 million, the IPO could value the company at up to £1 billion.


Luxury

Can Baselworld Catch Up With the Times?

The watch industry's biggest trade fair is promising an overhaul as attendance plummets. But as brands rely more on direct sales, some question the need for an annual gathering at all.

Luxury

Can Baselworld Catch Up With the Times?

The watch industry's biggest trade fair is promising an overhaul as attendance plummets. But as brands rely more on direct sales, some question the need for an annual gathering at all.


Luxury

Swiss Watchmakers Say Slowing Growth in China Won't Hurt Sales

Swiss watchmakers are confident they can grow sales this year even in the face of a cooling Chinese economy thanks to strengthening demand elsewhere, executives told Reuters at an industry fair on Thursday.

Luxury

Swiss Watchmakers Say Slowing Growth in China Won't Hurt Sales

Swiss watchmakers are confident they can grow sales this year even in the face of a cooling Chinese economy thanks to strengthening demand elsewhere, executives told Reuters at an industry fair on Thursday.


Luxury

Watches of Switzerland Plans a US Invasion

The UK’s biggest retailer of luxury Swiss watches is pushing into America with its glossy showroom model intent on luring investors as much as millennials, as hedge fund owner Apollo prepares for an exit.

Luxury

Watches of Switzerland Plans a US Invasion

The UK’s biggest retailer of luxury Swiss watches is pushing into America with its glossy showroom model intent on luring investors as much as millennials, as hedge fund owner Apollo prepares for an exit.


News & Analysis

LVMH Watch Brands to Attend Baselworld 2019

The outgoing head of its watch division admitted the world's biggest trade show needs to make changes in 2020 and bring prices down for exhibiting brands.

News & Analysis

LVMH Watch Brands to Attend Baselworld 2019

The outgoing head of its watch division admitted the world's biggest trade show needs to make changes in 2020 and bring prices down for exhibiting brands.