De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.