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LVMH Aims for Double-Digit Watch Sales Growth in Second Half

After sales rose 13 percent in the first half of 2017, the luxury group predicts a strong end to the year for TAG Heuer, Hublot and Zenith.

News & Analysis

LVMH Aims for Double-Digit Watch Sales Growth in Second Half

After sales rose 13 percent in the first half of 2017, the luxury group predicts a strong end to the year for TAG Heuer, Hublot and Zenith.


News & Analysis

Fossil Plunges as 'Unprecedented Disruption' Rocks Watch Company

The watchmaker plans to release 300 new products and shutter underperforming stores, after predictions that sales will decline more than eight percent this year.

News & Analysis

Fossil Plunges as 'Unprecedented Disruption' Rocks Watch Company

The watchmaker plans to release 300 new products and shutter underperforming stores, after predictions that sales will decline more than eight percent this year.


News & Analysis

Swatch's Strong Forecast Bolsters Decision to Keep Workers

A rebound in Swiss watch sales exonerates Swatch Group CEO who refused to cut his skilled work force when profits were declining.

News & Analysis

Swatch's Strong Forecast Bolsters Decision to Keep Workers

A rebound in Swiss watch sales exonerates Swatch Group CEO who refused to cut his skilled work force when profits were declining.


News & Analysis

Inside Richemont’s Leadership Crisis

An unconventional management structure, combined with serious ongoing business challenges, has upset senior ranks at the Swiss luxury conglomerate.

News & Analysis

Inside Richemont’s Leadership Crisis

An unconventional management structure, combined with serious ongoing business challenges, has upset senior ranks at the Swiss luxury conglomerate.


News & Analysis

Richemont Executive Once Seen as Future Chief Exits

Georges Kern, a 17-year Richemont veteran who was head of watchmaking, marketing and digital, has resigned with immediate effect.

News & Analysis

Richemont Executive Once Seen as Future Chief Exits

Georges Kern, a 17-year Richemont veteran who was head of watchmaking, marketing and digital, has resigned with immediate effect.


Luxury

Swiss Watch Exports Fall by 5.7 Percent in April

Swiss watch exports fell by 5.7 percent in April, hurt by weakness in the key markets of Hong Kong and the US, raising concerns that a recovery in the industry will take time.

Luxury

Swiss Watch Exports Fall by 5.7 Percent in April

Swiss watch exports fell by 5.7 percent in April, hurt by weakness in the key markets of Hong Kong and the US, raising concerns that a recovery in the industry will take time.


Luxury

Op-Ed | For Richemont, There Can Be Such a Thing as Too Many Luxury Watches

Richemont's approach shows a continuation of the disciplined stance it took during the latest luxury downturn, buying back excess stock and cutting about 300 Swiss staff to curb costs.

Luxury

Op-Ed | For Richemont, There Can Be Such a Thing as Too Many Luxury Watches

Richemont's approach shows a continuation of the disciplined stance it took during the latest luxury downturn, buying back excess stock and cutting about 300 Swiss staff to curb costs.


Luxury

Richemont Shares Fall by 5 Percent After It Misses Profit Expectations

Shares in the luxury goods group fell 5.6 percent, after it said the trading environment would stay volatile. Richemont reported net profits fell below expectations but sales growth picked up towards the end of its fiscal year to March.

Luxury

Richemont Shares Fall by 5 Percent After It Misses Profit Expectations

Shares in the luxury goods group fell 5.6 percent, after it said the trading environment would stay volatile. Richemont reported net profits fell below expectations but sales growth picked up towards the end of its fiscal year to March.


Luxury

Breitling Agrees to Sell to CVC in $870 Million Deal

Breitling is one of the last remaining large independent Swiss watch brands while many others have been acquired by competitors such as Swatch Group, Richemont, LVMH and Kering.

Luxury

Breitling Agrees to Sell to CVC in $870 Million Deal

Breitling is one of the last remaining large independent Swiss watch brands while many others have been acquired by competitors such as Swatch Group, Richemont, LVMH and Kering.


Financial Markets

Op-Ed | Breitling's Deal Hits on a Stretch of Good Timing

The Swiss watchmaker's family owners have done well to get a deal at all. At least by keeping a 20 percent stake, they won't be shut out from all the upside.

Financial Markets

Op-Ed | Breitling's Deal Hits on a Stretch of Good Timing

The Swiss watchmaker's family owners have done well to get a deal at all. At least by keeping a 20 percent stake, they won't be shut out from all the upside.


Luxury

Swiss Watch Exports Rise, Breaking Record Slump

Swiss watch exports rose for the first time in 21 months in March, ending their longest slump on record as shipments to Hong Kong pulled out of a two-year decline.

Luxury

Swiss Watch Exports Rise, Breaking Record Slump

Swiss watch exports rose for the first time in 21 months in March, ending their longest slump on record as shipments to Hong Kong pulled out of a two-year decline.


News & Analysis

Cartier, Rolex and Omega Lead Swiss Rankings for Fine Watches

A Swiss industry group has published the findings of the first comprehensive effort to classify high-end Swiss brands in a business where the perception of exclusivity equals all-important bragging rights.

News & Analysis

Cartier, Rolex and Omega Lead Swiss Rankings for Fine Watches

A Swiss industry group has published the findings of the first comprehensive effort to classify high-end Swiss brands in a business where the perception of exclusivity equals all-important bragging rights.