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Swatch CEO Says Watch Brands to Hike Prices in Europe

Swatch Group AG, Switzerland’s biggest watchmaker, will raise prices at some of its brands by as much as 10 percent after the Swiss National Bank’s surprise decision last week to abandon the cap on the franc exchange rate.

News & Analysis

Swatch CEO Says Watch Brands to Hike Prices in Europe

Swatch Group AG, Switzerland’s biggest watchmaker, will raise prices at some of its brands by as much as 10 percent after the Swiss National Bank’s surprise decision last week to abandon the cap on the franc exchange rate.


Marketing

TAG Heuer Casts Aside ‘Swiss Made’ Label to Take On Apple Watch

TAG Heuer is set to enter uncharted territory this year with plans for a smartwatch that will be its only timepiece developed outside Switzerland.

Marketing

TAG Heuer Casts Aside ‘Swiss Made’ Label to Take On Apple Watch

TAG Heuer is set to enter uncharted territory this year with plans for a smartwatch that will be its only timepiece developed outside Switzerland.


Global Markets

Hong Kong Luxury Watch Retailers Face SNB Blow

The franc’s record surge may prompt luxury watch retailers in Hong Kong to absorb some of the price increase from Switzerland’s high-end timepiece makers as demand stays weak amid a slowing Chinese economy.

Global Markets

Hong Kong Luxury Watch Retailers Face SNB Blow

The franc’s record surge may prompt luxury watch retailers in Hong Kong to absorb some of the price increase from Switzerland’s high-end timepiece makers as demand stays weak amid a slowing Chinese economy.


News & Analysis

Swatch Loses $24.3 Million Fight With UBS

Swatch Group AG, Switzerland’s biggest watchmaker, lost its court bid to recoup 24.8 million Swiss francs ($24.3 million) of losses from investments with UBS Group AG that turned sour.

News & Analysis

Swatch Loses $24.3 Million Fight With UBS

Swatch Group AG, Switzerland’s biggest watchmaker, lost its court bid to recoup 24.8 million Swiss francs ($24.3 million) of losses from investments with UBS Group AG that turned sour.


Technology

Apple Watch Threatens Mid-Range Swiss Brands

Swatch Group AG’s Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar watch has a compass, tells the altitude and runs on solar power. It costs $1,250 — more than three times the smartwatch Apple Inc. unveiled yesterday, putting it squarely in the crosshairs of the tech giant’s latest gizmo.

Technology

Apple Watch Threatens Mid-Range Swiss Brands

Swatch Group AG’s Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar watch has a compass, tells the altitude and runs on solar power. It costs $1,250 — more than three times the smartwatch Apple Inc. unveiled yesterday, putting it squarely in the crosshairs of the tech giant’s latest gizmo.


Technology

Swatch Group To Launch Smartwatches Next Year

Swatch Group, the world's largest watchmaker, will debut a smart watch next year in a solo endeavour.

Technology

Swatch Group To Launch Smartwatches Next Year

Swatch Group, the world's largest watchmaker, will debut a smart watch next year in a solo endeavour.


Technology

Swatch Waiting With Apple for Smartwatch Market to Grow

ZURICH, Switzerland — Swatch Group AG Chief Executive Officer Nick Hayek doesn't mind losing the lead in smartwatches. For now, he's happy to wait

Technology

Swatch Waiting With Apple for Smartwatch Market to Grow

ZURICH, Switzerland — Swatch Group AG Chief Executive Officer Nick Hayek doesn't mind losing the lead in smartwatches. For now, he's happy to wait


News & Analysis

Market Pulse | A Boost in Confidence

The Savigny Luxury Index (“SLI”) leapt by 6.7 percent this month, overperforming the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”) by almost six percentage points, as luxury sector investors seem to have received the reassuring they needed from a number of positive signals, reports Pierre Mallevays of Savigny Partners.

News & Analysis

Market Pulse | A Boost in Confidence

The Savigny Luxury Index (“SLI”) leapt by 6.7 percent this month, overperforming the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”) by almost six percentage points, as luxury sector investors seem to have received the reassuring they needed from a number of positive signals, reports Pierre Mallevays of Savigny Partners.


News & Analysis

Market Pulse | Cashing In

Uncertain expectations over Christmas trading amidst mixed retail signals led many institutional investors to take their profit before closing their books at year-end. Meanwhile, the travel retail channel continues to surge and M&A activity remains buoyant, reports Pierre Mallevays of Savigny Partners.

News & Analysis

Market Pulse | Cashing In

Uncertain expectations over Christmas trading amidst mixed retail signals led many institutional investors to take their profit before closing their books at year-end. Meanwhile, the travel retail channel continues to surge and M&A activity remains buoyant, reports Pierre Mallevays of Savigny Partners.


News & Analysis

Luxury Market Headed for Slowest Year of Growth Since 2009

PARIS, France — Worldwide luxury-goods sales will expand at the slowest pace since 2009 this year as slack Chinese consumption and the weakness of

News & Analysis

Luxury Market Headed for Slowest Year of Growth Since 2009

PARIS, France — Worldwide luxury-goods sales will expand at the slowest pace since 2009 this year as slack Chinese consumption and the weakness of