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.
watches
Luxury
Cartier: Selling Timelessness in Times of Change
Cartier transcends generations, geographies and genders, says the brand’s chief executive Cyrille Vigneron, but staying relevant in the choppy waters of the post-pandemic jewellery market demands iconic, classic designs.
Cartier: Selling Timelessness in Times of Change
Cartier transcends generations, geographies and genders, says the brand’s chief executive Cyrille Vigneron, but staying relevant in the choppy waters of the post-pandemic jewellery market demands iconic, classic designs.
Luxury
The State of Fashion: Watches and Jewellery Report — Bringing the Sparkle Back
The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company are pleased to present our State of Fashion Watches and Jewellery Report. Download the full report here.
The State of Fashion: Watches and Jewellery Report — Bringing the Sparkle Back
The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company are pleased to present our State of Fashion Watches and Jewellery Report. Download the full report here.
Luxury
The Future of Watches: A High Stakes DTC Shake-Up
$2.4 billion in annual revenues are set to shift from retailers to brands by 2025 as consumers demand better online shopping experiences and brands aim for higher margins.
The Future of Watches: A High Stakes DTC Shake-Up
$2.4 billion in annual revenues are set to shift from retailers to brands by 2025 as consumers demand better online shopping experiences and brands aim for higher margins.
Luxury
The Future of Watches: The Mid-Market Squeeze
Mid-market watch brands must revitalise their branding, refine their product offerings and create more intimate connections with consumers, or risk foregoing revenues of up to $2.5 billion by 2025.
The Future of Watches: The Mid-Market Squeeze
Mid-market watch brands must revitalise their branding, refine their product offerings and create more intimate connections with consumers, or risk foregoing revenues of up to $2.5 billion by 2025.
Luxury
The Future of Watches: The Pre-Owned Market Will Be Worth Up To $32 Billion
Watch brands must work hard to capitalise on the increasingly important second-hand market, while digital platforms will need to sharpen their business models.
The Future of Watches: The Pre-Owned Market Will Be Worth Up To $32 Billion
Watch brands must work hard to capitalise on the increasingly important second-hand market, while digital platforms will need to sharpen their business models.
Media
Hodinkee Knows How to Talk to Watch Enthusiasts. Can It Attract Everyone Else?
The company’s new leadership says it’s not just for ‘watch nerds’ anymore and is introducing more ambitious editorial content while extending its reach in the secondhand marketplace.
Hodinkee Knows How to Talk to Watch Enthusiasts. Can It Attract Everyone Else?
The company’s new leadership says it’s not just for ‘watch nerds’ anymore and is introducing more ambitious editorial content while extending its reach in the secondhand marketplace.
Luxury
Hodinkee Raises $40 Million and Hires Mr Porter’s Toby Bateman as CEO
The online destination for high-end new and vintage watch fans, founded by Benjamin Clymer in 2008, is aiming to scale its content-meets-commerce model in a challenging watches market.
Hodinkee Raises $40 Million and Hires Mr Porter’s Toby Bateman as CEO
The online destination for high-end new and vintage watch fans, founded by Benjamin Clymer in 2008, is aiming to scale its content-meets-commerce model in a challenging watches market.
News & Analysis
How Is Fashion Voting in the US Election?
This week, everyone will be talking about the US election, Richemont's latest results and the start of the holiday shopping season. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
How Is Fashion Voting in the US Election?
This week, everyone will be talking about the US election, Richemont's latest results and the start of the holiday shopping season. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Luxury
Kering-Owned Swiss Watch Brands Cut Staff by 25%
Patrick Pruniaux, CEO of Swiss watch brands Ulysse Nardin and Girard Perregaux, said the economic fallout of Covid-19 will have a knock-on effect on the industry over the next several years.
Kering-Owned Swiss Watch Brands Cut Staff by 25%
Patrick Pruniaux, CEO of Swiss watch brands Ulysse Nardin and Girard Perregaux, said the economic fallout of Covid-19 will have a knock-on effect on the industry over the next several years.
Luxury
Luxury Events Are Back. Is the Industry Ready?
This week, everyone will be talking about the first Swiss watch fair since the pandemic, a slew of American retail earnings and China's Qixi festival. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Luxury Events Are Back. Is the Industry Ready?
This week, everyone will be talking about the first Swiss watch fair since the pandemic, a slew of American retail earnings and China's Qixi festival. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Retail
Swatch Group Posts Its First Half Year Loss
The Swiss watchmaker reported a net loss of $327 million in the first half of 2020 and saw sales drop 46.1 percent.
Swatch Group Posts Its First Half Year Loss
The Swiss watchmaker reported a net loss of $327 million in the first half of 2020 and saw sales drop 46.1 percent.
Workplace & Talent
Richemont Signals HR Shakeup After Reports of Bonus Controversy
The Swiss luxury-goods maker’s employees are reportedly frustrated about increases in senior executive compensation when most directors got pay cuts.
Richemont Signals HR Shakeup After Reports of Bonus Controversy
The Swiss luxury-goods maker’s employees are reportedly frustrated about increases in senior executive compensation when most directors got pay cuts.
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.