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Fashion Looks to China for a Glimpse of Its Future

Now that China has passed the peak of its coronavirus outbreak, a major push is underway to restart the economy. But to what extent will the Chinese market be a 'crystal ball' for businesses elsewhere as they enter the recovery phase of the pandemic?

Global Markets

Fashion Looks to China for a Glimpse of Its Future

Now that China has passed the peak of its coronavirus outbreak, a major push is underway to restart the economy. But to what extent will the Chinese market be a 'crystal ball' for businesses elsewhere as they enter the recovery phase of the pandemic?


China

China’s Battered Fashion Industry Up and Running Again

Green shoots of recovery emerge in China after more than 780 million people endured some level of quarantine for two months. But how long will it take for pre-pandemic levels of spending to return?

China

China’s Battered Fashion Industry Up and Running Again

Green shoots of recovery emerge in China after more than 780 million people endured some level of quarantine for two months. But how long will it take for pre-pandemic levels of spending to return?


China

Everything Fashion Brands Need to Know About the Coronavirus

Crisis management and contingency planning should be top of the agenda, as the coronavirus' ripple effect continues to impact people and businesses around the world.

China

Everything Fashion Brands Need to Know About the Coronavirus

Crisis management and contingency planning should be top of the agenda, as the coronavirus' ripple effect continues to impact people and businesses around the world.


Global Markets

Swatch Group Braces for Hong Kong Slump

The Swiss watchmaker's sales took a hit, dropping 2.7 percent amid ongoing political unrest in Hong Kong.

Global Markets

Swatch Group Braces for Hong Kong Slump

The Swiss watchmaker's sales took a hit, dropping 2.7 percent amid ongoing political unrest in Hong Kong.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Finding a Cheap Omega Watch Has Just Got a Lot Harder

The Swiss company said on Wednesday that its sales in the first half of 2019 were held back by cracking down on so-called “grey market” dealers, who sell stock at a discount.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Finding a Cheap Omega Watch Has Just Got a Lot Harder

The Swiss company said on Wednesday that its sales in the first half of 2019 were held back by cracking down on so-called “grey market” dealers, who sell stock at a discount.


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.


Luxury

LVMH Results Prompt Yet Another Rally in Luxury

For the second time this year, LVMH’s results led to a recovery in luxury share prices, while Beauty featured prominently in this month’s deal activity.

Luxury

LVMH Results Prompt Yet Another Rally in Luxury

For the second time this year, LVMH’s results led to a recovery in luxury share prices, while Beauty featured prominently in this month’s deal activity.


Luxury

The Week Ahead: What's the Point of a Watch Fair in the Digital Age?

This week, everyone will be talking about Baselworld, Levi's IPO and Hermès' menswear event. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

The Week Ahead: What's the Point of a Watch Fair in the Digital Age?

This week, everyone will be talking about Baselworld, Levi's IPO and Hermès' menswear event. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

Swatch Confirms Permanent Withdrawal from Baselworld Watch Fair

As watchmakers increasingly rely on their own distribution networks, the industry's largest annual conference runs the risk of becoming obsolete.

News & Analysis

Swatch Confirms Permanent Withdrawal from Baselworld Watch Fair

As watchmakers increasingly rely on their own distribution networks, the industry's largest annual conference runs the risk of becoming obsolete.


News & Analysis

Swatch Sees Weakening Demand in the Critical Chinese Market

The results will likely spark concern that the watch rebound is fading.

News & Analysis

Swatch Sees Weakening Demand in the Critical Chinese Market

The results will likely spark concern that the watch rebound is fading.