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Sports

Watch Brands Are Piling Into Pricey Sports Deals. Are They Worth It?

Watchmakers ranging from Omega, Breitling, Rolex and TAG Heuer to indie label Norqain are investing millions in blockbuster sports deals but success is not guaranteed.

Sports

Watch Brands Are Piling Into Pricey Sports Deals. Are They Worth It?

Watchmakers ranging from Omega, Breitling, Rolex and TAG Heuer to indie label Norqain are investing millions in blockbuster sports deals but success is not guaranteed.


Luxury

How Watchmakers Are Dealing With Soaring Gold Prices

As gold tops $4,600 per ounce, executives including Breitling CEO Georges Kern are bracing for a hit to margins. Solutions range from seeking new materials to raising prices or postponing gold purchases.

Luxury

How Watchmakers Are Dealing With Soaring Gold Prices

As gold tops $4,600 per ounce, executives including Breitling CEO Georges Kern are bracing for a hit to margins. Solutions range from seeking new materials to raising prices or postponing gold purchases.


Luxury

Is the Secondary Watch Market Turning a Corner?

After three years of declines, prices of pre-owned watches appear to have bottomed out.

Luxury

Is the Secondary Watch Market Turning a Corner?

After three years of declines, prices of pre-owned watches appear to have bottomed out.


Luxury

At Watches of Switzerland, Rolex Demand Is Fuelling Retail Expansion

As the watch industry braces for US tariffs, Watches of Switzerland is opening one of Europe’s largest Rolex boutiques in London in a bet that demand will remain resilient.

Luxury

At Watches of Switzerland, Rolex Demand Is Fuelling Retail Expansion

As the watch industry braces for US tariffs, Watches of Switzerland is opening one of Europe’s largest Rolex boutiques in London in a bet that demand will remain resilient.


Retail

Is the Luxury Watch Market Turning a Corner?

While demand still lags behind supply, some observers believe Swiss timepieces will see renewed interest in the face of tech fatigue and disillusionment with luxury fashion.

Retail

Is the Luxury Watch Market Turning a Corner?

While demand still lags behind supply, some observers believe Swiss timepieces will see renewed interest in the face of tech fatigue and disillusionment with luxury fashion.


Luxury

How Watches Took Over Wedding Culture

The role of watches in the wedding industry is growing. More than just a nuptial gift, some couples are choosing to exchange them in lieu of — or in addition to — engagement rings.

Luxury

How Watches Took Over Wedding Culture

The role of watches in the wedding industry is growing. More than just a nuptial gift, some couples are choosing to exchange them in lieu of — or in addition to — engagement rings.


Sports

How to Open a Store in 2022

From seamless online-to-offline offerings to Metaverse-inspired installations, the standards of brick-and-mortar retail have evolved since the pandemic struck.

Sports

How to Open a Store in 2022

From seamless online-to-offline offerings to Metaverse-inspired installations, the standards of brick-and-mortar retail have evolved since the pandemic struck.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | L’Oréal Appoints New CEO, Macy’s Taps Consultant as CFO

This week, Nicolas Hieronimus takes the helm at L’Oréal, while Macy’s appoints a Boston Consulting Group partner as Chief Financial Officer.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | L’Oréal Appoints New CEO, Macy’s Taps Consultant as CFO

This week, Nicolas Hieronimus takes the helm at L’Oréal, while Macy’s appoints a Boston Consulting Group partner as Chief Financial Officer.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Sephora Names New President and CEO, Courrèges Hires Artistic Director From Louis Vuitton

This week, Martin Brok succeeded Chris de Lapuente as president and chief executive of LVMH-owned Sephora, while Nicolas Di Felice joined Courrèges as artistic director.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Sephora Names New President and CEO, Courrèges Hires Artistic Director From Louis Vuitton

This week, Martin Brok succeeded Chris de Lapuente as president and chief executive of LVMH-owned Sephora, while Nicolas Di Felice joined Courrèges as artistic director.


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.