Hublot Taps Ex-Audemars Piguet Chief François-Henri Bennahmias as Consultant
The move, which was facilitated by Jean Arnault, comes as Hublot undergoes a repositioning in a bid to reignite sales.
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Blake Mycoskie on 10 Years of Toms
Blake Mycoskie, who founded one-for-one shoe company Toms in his California apartment, on the company's critics and 'chaotic' early days.
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Thai Police Seize Almost 900,000 Counterfeit Sunglasses
Police in Thailand say they have seized almost 900,000 counterfeit brand-name sunglasses at a warehouse where they also arrested two Chinese nationals accused of making the products.
Financial Markets
Luxottica Falls in Milan After Lowering Earnings Growth Outlook
Luxottica Group SpA fell in Milan after it curbed its earnings growth outlook as it invests more than $1.6 billion to revitalize and expand its business.
Financial Markets
Luxottica Earmarks More Than $1.6 Billion to Speed Up Expansion
Luxottica Group SpA will seek to accelerate growth by investing more than $1.63 billion over the next three years after sales and earnings reached record levels in 2015.
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Swatch to Add Sunglasses With Safilo as Swiss Watch Demand Ebbs
Swatch Group AG will introduce sunglasses under its namesake brand this year under a five-year alliance with Safilo Group SpA.
Financial Markets
Luxottica Posts Record Q2 Earnings, Confirms Guidance
Luxottica Group SpA, the world’s largest eyewear maker, reported record second-quarter revenue and earnings, boosted by growth in emerging markets.
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Sunglasses Shape Up
Just like in handbags, leaders in the luxury sunglasses market are moving away from logos and embracing the power of unique shapes.
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Vuarnet’s Shades Cover Bond’s Baby Blues as Brand Eyes Revival
French eyewear company Vuarnet didn’t pay for the product placement, yet its appearance in the latest James Bond film “Spectre” comes at an opportune time, just as it reissues the vintage Glacier shades worn by Craig at a price of $600 a pair.
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Swatch Plans to Start Selling Sunglasses to Boost Product Lineup
Swatch Group plans to start selling sunglasses under its namesake brand as soon as this year, a diversification from its main business of Swiss watches as that industry faces one of its most challenging years.
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A Closer Look at the $13 Billion Premium Eyewear Market
Kering’s decision to take its eyewear business in house was dubbed an “eyewear revolution,” but what does it mean for the giants that dominate the market?
The News in Brief
Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Grows Double Digits
The Italian cosmetics label expects to maintain its growth trajectory in 2026 after surpassing €1 billion ($1.12 billion) in wholesale revenues last year.
Chanel Extends Revamp as Fashion Head Pavlovsky Exits Board
The move follows CFO Philippe Blondiaux’s decision to retire at the end of this year after more than 15 years at Chanel.
Zara Billionaire Owner Ortega Buys $550 Million Chicago Tower
Pontegadea Inversiones SL acquired the 51-story One North Wacker in the city’s business district in one of the biggest US office deals this year.
Laani and Boldpurity Are Among This Year’s Estée Lauder, Nykaa Beauty&You Winners
The programme, now in its fifth year, reflect the US beauty giant’s commitment to the Indian market.
Douglas Group Names New CEO
Jean-Marc Bellaiche will succeed outgoing Sander van der Laan as chief executive of the German beauty retailer.
Lululemon Makes Changes to Fabric Team After See-Through Mishaps
The changes at the leggings maker come after a customer backlash over quality issues.
THG Lifts 2026 Profit Forecast on Nutrition Demand
The UK e-commerce platform, which owns Dermstore and Lookfantastic, forecast 2026 adjusted core profit above market expectations, driven by strong demand for its sports nutrition and supplements brand and favourable whey protein prices.