CVC Mulls Buying Stake in Jeweller APM Monaco From TPG
CVC Capital Partners is considering buying a stake in the fashion jeweller from private-equity firm TPG Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
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Luxury
Frank Ocean Launches Independent Luxury Brand ‘Homer’, Teases Prada Collab
The American musician, also an orbital figure in fashion, will launch his first collection with fine jewellery using materials like 18-karat gold and
Frank Ocean Launches Independent Luxury Brand ‘Homer’, Teases Prada Collab
The American musician, also an orbital figure in fashion, will launch his first collection with fine jewellery using materials like 18-karat gold and
Retail
Diamond Sales at De Beers’ Botswana Unit Rebound
De Beers’ Botswana unit saw sales of rough diamonds rebound by 41 percent in the first half of 2021, driven by the reopening of key markets the
Diamond Sales at De Beers’ Botswana Unit Rebound
De Beers’ Botswana unit saw sales of rough diamonds rebound by 41 percent in the first half of 2021, driven by the reopening of key markets the
Marketing
Unpacking Tiffany’s Contentious New Ad Campaign
The 184-year-old American jeweller is claiming it is “Not your mother’s Tiffany,” angering some customers on social media. That may mean everything is going according to plan for new owner LVMH.
Unpacking Tiffany’s Contentious New Ad Campaign
The 184-year-old American jeweller is claiming it is “Not your mother’s Tiffany,” angering some customers on social media. That may mean everything is going according to plan for new owner LVMH.
Luxury
De Beers Raise Rough Diamond Prices
De Beers raised prices for its rough diamonds yet again as the industry’s dramatic recovery this year shows little sign of slowing.
De Beers Raise Rough Diamond Prices
De Beers raised prices for its rough diamonds yet again as the industry’s dramatic recovery this year shows little sign of slowing.
China
APM Monaco Files for Hong Kong IPO
Fashion jewellery brand, APM Monaco, has filed for a listing on Hong Kong’s HKEX main board.
APM Monaco Files for Hong Kong IPO
Fashion jewellery brand, APM Monaco, has filed for a listing on Hong Kong’s HKEX main board.
Luxury
The Future of Watches and Jewellery: Adapting to Rapid Change
The inaugural edition of The State of Fashion: Watches and Jewellery Report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company forecasts a shake-up in priorities for hard luxury as well as different recovery scenarios across geographies and consumer segments.
The Future of Watches and Jewellery: Adapting to Rapid Change
The inaugural edition of The State of Fashion: Watches and Jewellery Report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company forecasts a shake-up in priorities for hard luxury as well as different recovery scenarios across geographies and consumer segments.
China
The Battle for China’s $100 Billion Jewellery Market
International brands, domestic giants and unbranded jewellers are vying for a slice of China’s jewellery market, which is poised for double-digit growth.
The Battle for China’s $100 Billion Jewellery Market
International brands, domestic giants and unbranded jewellers are vying for a slice of China’s jewellery market, which is poised for double-digit growth.
Luxury
Mejuri: Drafting a New Sustainability Roadmap
Mejuri founder Noura Sakkijha explains why jewellery brands should look beyond existing frameworks to build a more sustainable future for a sector that has faced scrutiny over its impact on the environment and the welfare of its workers.
Mejuri: Drafting a New Sustainability Roadmap
Mejuri founder Noura Sakkijha explains why jewellery brands should look beyond existing frameworks to build a more sustainable future for a sector that has faced scrutiny over its impact on the environment and the welfare of its workers.
Luxury
De Beers: Taking Ownership of Its Legacy
Céline Assimon, the chief executive of De Beers Jewellers, finds herself navigating a 10-year responsible business plan while getting to grips with the group’s complicated relationship with lab-grown diamonds.
De Beers: Taking Ownership of Its Legacy
Céline Assimon, the chief executive of De Beers Jewellers, finds herself navigating a 10-year responsible business plan while getting to grips with the group’s complicated relationship with lab-grown diamonds.
Luxury
Christie’s: How Digital Is Driving Sales of Big-Ticket Items
As the leader of Christie’s luxury division, Aline Sylla-Walbaum has been at the forefront of a digital transformation that has driven a sharp rise in online sales for high-priced watches and jewellery.
Christie’s: How Digital Is Driving Sales of Big-Ticket Items
As the leader of Christie’s luxury division, Aline Sylla-Walbaum has been at the forefront of a digital transformation that has driven a sharp rise in online sales for high-priced watches and jewellery.
Luxury
Chow Tai Fook: Persuading Clients To Pay a Premium
At one of the biggest jewellers in the world, Kent Wong Siu-Kee is focused on mainland China and other dynamic Asian markets to persuade buyers of unbranded jewellery to instead choose Chow Tai Fook.
Chow Tai Fook: Persuading Clients To Pay a Premium
At one of the biggest jewellers in the world, Kent Wong Siu-Kee is focused on mainland China and other dynamic Asian markets to persuade buyers of unbranded jewellery to instead choose Chow Tai Fook.
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.
The News in Brief
Will Jewellery Help Shape Luxury’s Winners?
As weak appetite for handbags and geopolitical tensions weigh on fashion sales, luxury groups are leaning on high-performing jewellery to help boost growth and steady profit margins.
London’s Liberty Doubles Fabric Section as Sewing Booms
The department store has more than doubled the size of its fabrics department and will host crafting classes this autumn as social media drives a surge in activities like sewing.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.