Fast Fashion Garments Pile Up in South Asia as Middle East Conflict Grounds Planes
Shipments of garments for major retailers are stranded at airports in Bangladesh and India as the conflict in the Middle East forces airlines cancel flights.
watches
Technology
Apple's Rivals Hope its Watch will Boost their Own Wearables
Apple's rivals want to benefit from its magic, hoping that its long awaited new smartwatch will finally conjure demand for wearable technology that has so far generated more buzz about its potential than actual sales.
Apple's Rivals Hope its Watch will Boost their Own Wearables
Apple's rivals want to benefit from its magic, hoping that its long awaited new smartwatch will finally conjure demand for wearable technology that has so far generated more buzz about its potential than actual sales.
Luxury
New TAG Heuer Boss Replaces Top Managers in Turnaround Drive
The new head of TAG Heuer, luxury group LVMH's biggest watch brand, has replaced half a dozen top managers as part of a drive to revive sales.
New TAG Heuer Boss Replaces Top Managers in Turnaround Drive
The new head of TAG Heuer, luxury group LVMH's biggest watch brand, has replaced half a dozen top managers as part of a drive to revive sales.
News & Analysis
Pebble Watch sets Kickstarter Record
"One of the most successful Kickstarter projects to date, the Pebble smart watch, has set a record on the crowdfunding site as the start-up rallies
Pebble Watch sets Kickstarter Record
"One of the most successful Kickstarter projects to date, the Pebble smart watch, has set a record on the crowdfunding site as the start-up rallies
News & Analysis
Independents Find Niche in the Market
"In an industry dominated by global brands owned by deep-pocketed foundations or luxury groups, investing in an independent watchmaking enterprise is
Independents Find Niche in the Market
"In an industry dominated by global brands owned by deep-pocketed foundations or luxury groups, investing in an independent watchmaking enterprise is
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Amazon Fashion, Gilt Groupe, Moda Operandi, Pinterest
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Amazon Fashion, Gilt Groupe, Moda Operandi, Pinterest
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
News & Analysis
Fossil Annual Forecast and Holiday Sales Miss Estimates
Fossil Group Inc., a maker of watches, handbags and other accessories, tumbled as much as 14 percent in late trading after its holiday sales and annual forecast missed analysts’ estimates.
Fossil Annual Forecast and Holiday Sales Miss Estimates
Fossil Group Inc., a maker of watches, handbags and other accessories, tumbled as much as 14 percent in late trading after its holiday sales and annual forecast missed analysts’ estimates.
Technology
Swatch Plans Smartwatch to Compete with Apple Watch
Swatch Group AG plans to start selling a smartwatch in the next three months, potentially pitting the Swiss maker of colorful plastic timepieces' debut directly against Apple Inc.’s Apple Watch.
Swatch Plans Smartwatch to Compete with Apple Watch
Swatch Group AG plans to start selling a smartwatch in the next three months, potentially pitting the Swiss maker of colorful plastic timepieces' debut directly against Apple Inc.’s Apple Watch.
Technology
Swatch to Launch Smart Watch in Next 2-3 Months
Swatch will launch a smart watch in the next two to three months, the Swiss watchmaker said on Thursday.
Swatch to Launch Smart Watch in Next 2-3 Months
Swatch will launch a smart watch in the next two to three months, the Swiss watchmaker said on Thursday.
News & Analysis
Swatch Earnings Miss Estimates After Hong Kong Protests
Swatch Group AG reported 2014 earnings that missed analysts’ estimates as political protests in Hong Kong weighed on demand for Swiss watches in that market.
Swatch Earnings Miss Estimates After Hong Kong Protests
Swatch Group AG reported 2014 earnings that missed analysts’ estimates as political protests in Hong Kong weighed on demand for Swiss watches in that market.
Global Markets
Swiss Watch Exports at Slowest Pace Since Financial Crisis
Swiss watch exports kept growing at the slowest rate since the financial crisis for a second year as shipments to China and Hong Kong dropped in the final quarter.
Swiss Watch Exports at Slowest Pace Since Financial Crisis
Swiss watch exports kept growing at the slowest rate since the financial crisis for a second year as shipments to China and Hong Kong dropped in the final quarter.
Luxury
Vacheron Ditches Diamonds for Mechanical Features to Lure Women
The common denominator to attract female clientele in the luxury watchmaking industry has so far usually been a sparkly one — diamonds. Vacheron Constantin, the oldest Swiss watchmaker in continuous operation, plans to change that.
Vacheron Ditches Diamonds for Mechanical Features to Lure Women
The common denominator to attract female clientele in the luxury watchmaking industry has so far usually been a sparkly one — diamonds. Vacheron Constantin, the oldest Swiss watchmaker in continuous operation, plans to change that.
News & Analysis
Greubel Forsey Warns Franc Surge Threatens Low-End Watchmakers
Small, lower-end Swiss watch brands face a more uncertain future after the Swiss National Bank’s U-turn on the franc cap, according to Greubel Forsey SA.
Greubel Forsey Warns Franc Surge Threatens Low-End Watchmakers
Small, lower-end Swiss watch brands face a more uncertain future after the Swiss National Bank’s U-turn on the franc cap, according to Greubel Forsey SA.
The News in Brief
Saks Global to Shut 15 More Stores as Part of Restructuring
The luxury retailer, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, will close more stores as it tries to cut losses and focus on more profitable, higher-end locations.
Nike’s Latest SEC Filing Revives Converse Sale Speculation
In a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company’s management has approved a plan for organisational changes expected to cost the brand nearly $300 million. One analyst posited the target could be its struggling subsidiary.
US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%
The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.
Asics Buys Marathon Registration Platforms to Boost Running-Shoe Sales
The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.
Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.