Skip to main content

Swatch Group

Global Markets

Worldview: Afghan Women Protest Taliban’s Closure of Beauty Salons

This week’s global markets round-up of fashion business news also features H&M’s new partner for Brazil, Chinese sportswear giant Anta and Indian sneaker start-up Flatheads.

Global Markets

Worldview: Afghan Women Protest Taliban’s Closure of Beauty Salons

This week’s global markets round-up of fashion business news also features H&M’s new partner for Brazil, Chinese sportswear giant Anta and Indian sneaker start-up Flatheads.


Luxury

Higher Values, Lower Volumes: The New Shape of the Watch Sector

In luxury watches, revenues are up but volumes are down, creating new winners, losers, opportunities and threats, writes Robin Swithinbank.

Luxury

Higher Values, Lower Volumes: The New Shape of the Watch Sector

In luxury watches, revenues are up but volumes are down, creating new winners, losers, opportunities and threats, writes Robin Swithinbank.


Luxury

Has the Luxury Watch Market Peaked?

An uncertain economy and freefalling resale prices have created a sense of unease in the category, but watch dealers and experts say the best is still ahead.

Luxury

Has the Luxury Watch Market Peaked?

An uncertain economy and freefalling resale prices have created a sense of unease in the category, but watch dealers and experts say the best is still ahead.


Luxury

Will the Luxury Party Last?

Top luxury brands delivered strong first half results, propelled by a buoyant US market, a return to European travel and a cheap euro, but risks remain, writes Pierre Mallevays.

Luxury

Will the Luxury Party Last?

Top luxury brands delivered strong first half results, propelled by a buoyant US market, a return to European travel and a cheap euro, but risks remain, writes Pierre Mallevays.


Global Markets

Ukraine War: Prada, Moncler and Hermès to Suspend Retail in Russia

Companies are also continuing to pledge humanitarian aid, while the LVMH Prize said it will offer support to its three former semi-finalists from Ukraine Friday.

Global Markets

Ukraine War: Prada, Moncler and Hermès to Suspend Retail in Russia

Companies are also continuing to pledge humanitarian aid, while the LVMH Prize said it will offer support to its three former semi-finalists from Ukraine Friday.


Global Markets

Rich Russians Spend Big on Luxury to Stop Savings Melting Away

As sanctions take their toll, Russia’s wealthy are turning to luxury jewellery and watches in a bid to preserve the value of their savings.

Global Markets

Rich Russians Spend Big on Luxury to Stop Savings Melting Away

As sanctions take their toll, Russia’s wealthy are turning to luxury jewellery and watches in a bid to preserve the value of their savings.


Financial Markets

Luxury’s Deal Frenzy: Who, What, Why

This month’s Market Pulse breaks down the players, motivations and deal structures behind the uptick in corporate activity.

Financial Markets

Luxury’s Deal Frenzy: Who, What, Why

This month’s Market Pulse breaks down the players, motivations and deal structures behind the uptick in corporate activity.


Financial Markets

Luxury Dampened by Extended Lockdowns

The sector is keen to put the events of 2020 behind it, but the gargantuan task of vaccinating the world — combined with concerns about new Covid variants — has poured cold water over investor sentiment.

Financial Markets

Luxury Dampened by Extended Lockdowns

The sector is keen to put the events of 2020 behind it, but the gargantuan task of vaccinating the world — combined with concerns about new Covid variants — has poured cold water over investor sentiment.


Retail

Swatch Group Posts Its First Half Year Loss

The Swiss watchmaker reported a net loss of $327 million in the first half of 2020 and saw sales drop 46.1 percent.

Retail

Swatch Group Posts Its First Half Year Loss

The Swiss watchmaker reported a net loss of $327 million in the first half of 2020 and saw sales drop 46.1 percent.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Hunter Creative Director Departs, LOVE Names Senior Editor

This week, Alasdhair Willis exited the British heritage brand, while LOVE appointed Pierre A. M’Pelé, aka Pam Boy, as its senior editor.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Hunter Creative Director Departs, LOVE Names Senior Editor

This week, Alasdhair Willis exited the British heritage brand, while LOVE appointed Pierre A. M’Pelé, aka Pam Boy, as its senior editor.