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Richemont to Cut More Than 200 Swiss Jobs Amid Watch Woes

Richemont plans to cut more than 200 watchmaking jobs in Switzerland, according to the Unia trade union, as the jeweller scales back further in response to weakening demand.

News & Analysis

Richemont to Cut More Than 200 Swiss Jobs Amid Watch Woes

Richemont plans to cut more than 200 watchmaking jobs in Switzerland, according to the Unia trade union, as the jeweller scales back further in response to weakening demand.


Luxury

Cartier’s $600,000 Watch Shows Risks of Extending Luxury Brands

Cartier's retrenchment is a cautionary tale for the industry and for businesses in general – a reminder that luxury demand is ephemeral and that stretching a brand beyond its comfort zone carries considerable risk.

Luxury

Cartier’s $600,000 Watch Shows Risks of Extending Luxury Brands

Cartier's retrenchment is a cautionary tale for the industry and for businesses in general – a reminder that luxury demand is ephemeral and that stretching a brand beyond its comfort zone carries considerable risk.


Luxury

Richemont, Hermès Slump as Gloom Deepens in Luxury Industry

Richemont said first-half operating profit will probably decline about 45 percent, while Hermès abandoned its annual sales growth target, adding to the gloom spreading across the luxury industry.

Luxury

Richemont, Hermès Slump as Gloom Deepens in Luxury Industry

Richemont said first-half operating profit will probably decline about 45 percent, while Hermès abandoned its annual sales growth target, adding to the gloom spreading across the luxury industry.


Luxury

Luxury Watch Market Sobers Up

With the luxury watch market under pressure, the shift to affordable steel models is depressing growth and retail space productivity, according to new research by Exane BNP Paribas.

Luxury

Luxury Watch Market Sobers Up

With the luxury watch market under pressure, the shift to affordable steel models is depressing growth and retail space productivity, according to new research by Exane BNP Paribas.


News & Analysis

The Vintage Watch Boom

After a series of record sales in 2015, expectations are high for this year’s vintage watch auctions.

News & Analysis

The Vintage Watch Boom

After a series of record sales in 2015, expectations are high for this year’s vintage watch auctions.


News & Analysis

Richemont Co-CEO Fornas to Retire as Cartier Cuts Jobs

Richemont's co-chief executive officer Bernard Fornas will retire as the jewellery maker is in the midst of a job-cut plan at its top watchmaking brands, including Cartier, Vacheron Constantin and Piaget.

News & Analysis

Richemont Co-CEO Fornas to Retire as Cartier Cuts Jobs

Richemont's co-chief executive officer Bernard Fornas will retire as the jewellery maker is in the midst of a job-cut plan at its top watchmaking brands, including Cartier, Vacheron Constantin and Piaget.


China

Swiss Watch Brands Mull Future of Hong Kong Show as Demand Wilts

The Swiss organizer of an annual Hong Kong watch fair and some of the exhibiting brands are considering holding the event every other year amid declining sales in the industry’s largest market.

China

Swiss Watch Brands Mull Future of Hong Kong Show as Demand Wilts

The Swiss organizer of an annual Hong Kong watch fair and some of the exhibiting brands are considering holding the event every other year amid declining sales in the industry’s largest market.


Global Markets

Swiss Watch Industry Calls Time on Booming Growth of Prior Years

As the Swiss watch industry prepares for fourth straight year of little to no growth, big producers such as Richemont are trimming back investment in production, while some smaller rivals look for a buyer or risk going under.

Global Markets

Swiss Watch Industry Calls Time on Booming Growth of Prior Years

As the Swiss watch industry prepares for fourth straight year of little to no growth, big producers such as Richemont are trimming back investment in production, while some smaller rivals look for a buyer or risk going under.


News & Analysis

Cartier's Watches Lose Their Sparkle in China

Cartier, in terms of combined sales, generates more than two thirds of profits for Swiss parent Richemont, but watch revenues have dwindled relentlessly while jewellery sales have boomed.

News & Analysis

Cartier's Watches Lose Their Sparkle in China

Cartier, in terms of combined sales, generates more than two thirds of profits for Swiss parent Richemont, but watch revenues have dwindled relentlessly while jewellery sales have boomed.


Global Markets

Op-Ed | Can Luxury Brands Weather the China Storm?

With markets nervous about China’s economy, luxury groups need to position brands in their portfolio wisely, in order to perform well, argues Avery Booker.

Global Markets

Op-Ed | Can Luxury Brands Weather the China Storm?

With markets nervous about China’s economy, luxury groups need to position brands in their portfolio wisely, in order to perform well, argues Avery Booker.