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Swiss Watchmakers Cautiously Optimistic for US, China in 2017

Luxury watchmakers have been grappling with a combination of weak demand in Hong Kong and the United States, and Chinese tourists avoiding Europe for fear of militant attacks.

News & Analysis

Swiss Watchmakers Cautiously Optimistic for US, China in 2017

Luxury watchmakers have been grappling with a combination of weak demand in Hong Kong and the United States, and Chinese tourists avoiding Europe for fear of militant attacks.


Luxury

Richemont, Swatch Rally, Bodes Well for Watches

Richemont advanced as much as 9.4 percent to a one-year high after a gain in sales of timepieces at the Cartier maker’s own stores signalled that wholesale orders may stop declining.

Luxury

Richemont, Swatch Rally, Bodes Well for Watches

Richemont advanced as much as 9.4 percent to a one-year high after a gain in sales of timepieces at the Cartier maker’s own stores signalled that wholesale orders may stop declining.


Luxury

Richemont's Revenue Up 5 Percent with Unexpected Watch Rebound

The company has been struggling with the biggest downturn for the Swiss watch industry since the quartz crisis in the 1980s.

Luxury

Richemont's Revenue Up 5 Percent with Unexpected Watch Rebound

The company has been struggling with the biggest downturn for the Swiss watch industry since the quartz crisis in the 1980s.


News & Analysis

Swiss Watch Exports Poised for Worst Year Since 1984

The value of Switzerland’s watch exports dropped 11 percent in the first 10 months of the year.

News & Analysis

Swiss Watch Exports Poised for Worst Year Since 1984

The value of Switzerland’s watch exports dropped 11 percent in the first 10 months of the year.


Luxury

Richemont Offers to Scale Back Job Cut Plan, Union Says

Richemont offered to reduce the number of jobs it plans to eliminate at the Swiss watchmakers to about 170 from 210.

Luxury

Richemont Offers to Scale Back Job Cut Plan, Union Says

Richemont offered to reduce the number of jobs it plans to eliminate at the Swiss watchmakers to about 170 from 210.


Technology

As Online Sales Soar, Brands Must Boost Digital Innovation

Booming e-commerce sales on Black Friday underscore the need for continued digital investment, but front-end upgrades are only the tip of the iceberg.

Technology

As Online Sales Soar, Brands Must Boost Digital Innovation

Booming e-commerce sales on Black Friday underscore the need for continued digital investment, but front-end upgrades are only the tip of the iceberg.


News & Analysis

Report: Swiss Watchmaker Breitling is Considering a Sale

The most likely suitors are luxury goods companies rather than private equity firms.

News & Analysis

Report: Swiss Watchmaker Breitling is Considering a Sale

The most likely suitors are luxury goods companies rather than private equity firms.


News & Analysis

Richemont Cuts Send Shockwaves From Geneva to Mountain Valleys

Richemont’s plan to slash 210 watchmaking jobs in Switzerland is sending shockwaves from Geneva to some of the country’s remote mountain villages, the cradle of high-end watch manufacturing.

News & Analysis

Richemont Cuts Send Shockwaves From Geneva to Mountain Valleys

Richemont’s plan to slash 210 watchmaking jobs in Switzerland is sending shockwaves from Geneva to some of the country’s remote mountain villages, the cradle of high-end watch manufacturing.


News & Analysis

Swiss Watch Exports Have Biggest Monthly Drop in Seven Years

Swiss watch exports plunged 16 percent in October, as demand weakened in almost every major market for Rolex and Omega timepieces.

News & Analysis

Swiss Watch Exports Have Biggest Monthly Drop in Seven Years

Swiss watch exports plunged 16 percent in October, as demand weakened in almost every major market for Rolex and Omega timepieces.


Luxury

The End of Holiday Shopping Season As We Know It?

Amidst disruption on New York’s Fifth Avenue, discounting season has come early this year, but more and more sales are no longer a salve for the deeper problems facing retail.

Luxury

The End of Holiday Shopping Season As We Know It?

Amidst disruption on New York’s Fifth Avenue, discounting season has come early this year, but more and more sales are no longer a salve for the deeper problems facing retail.