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Swiss Watchmakers Say Slowing Growth in China Won't Hurt Sales
Swiss watchmakers are confident they can grow sales this year even in the face of a cooling Chinese economy thanks to strengthening demand elsewhere, executives told Reuters at an industry fair on Thursday.
Swiss Watchmakers Brace for Slowing Chinese Demand
Swiss watchmakers are starting to see signs of slowing spending from Chinese tourists, but are still banking on demand shifting to mainland China to fuel growth this year, several high-end brands said on Monday.
Swiss Watchmakers Are Targeting Teens
After falling behind with millennials, the industry tries to secure a future generation of customers via school sponsorships and social media strategies.
Hublot Debuts $5,200 Luxury Smartwatch
The limited edition model will be the LVMH-owned watchmaker's first smartwatch, linked to the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament later this year.
LVMH Watch and Jewellery Sales up More Than 10 Percent in 2017
Swiss-made luxury timepieces are emerging from a severe downturn as Chinese demand picks up and the industry's biggest market, Hong Kong, returns to growth.
Hublot to Start Selling Watches With Smart Functions in Strap
Swiss watchmaker Hublot is working on a connected strap as owner LVMH steps up efforts to fend off competition from the likes of Fitbit and Apple.
Jean-Claude Biver: ‘The Watch Industry Is Not in Trouble, The World Is.’
The president of LVMH’s watch division has always been a disruptor. But with the Tag Heuer Connected watch, has he got the solution to a Swiss watch industry in decline?
LVMH’s Hublot Likely Next to Add Smart Functions
Hublot will probably be the next LVMH watch brand to add smart functions, following TAG Heuer’s footsteps, according to LVMH's watch chief.
Watch Brands Find Growth in the Women's Market
As the global demand for timepieces slows, companies are eager to draw from the relatively untapped well that is the ladies watch segment.
Luxury Firms Count Cost of Russia's Recession
Russia's lurch into recession has hit many tourism and luxury goods companies hard, forcing them to cut prices — and in turn costs — in an attempt to limit the damage.