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Samsung Ordered to Pay Swatch $11.6 Million Over Copied Smartwatch Apps
The Swiss watchmaker initially sought about $170 million from the Korean technology giant for failing to prevent apps that mimicked its luxury brands on its smartwatch displays.
Samsung Ordered to Pay Swatch $11.6 Million Over Copied Smartwatch Apps
The Swiss watchmaker initially sought about $170 million from the Korean technology giant for failing to prevent apps that mimicked its luxury brands on its smartwatch displays.
Sports
Sportswear Is Suffering a World Cup Hangover
The World Cup halo that sportswear was hoping would last well after the tournament doesn’t seem to be present, according to the latest data from Bank of America.
Sportswear Is Suffering a World Cup Hangover
The World Cup halo that sportswear was hoping would last well after the tournament doesn’t seem to be present, according to the latest data from Bank of America.
Luxury
Swatch Seeks Damages From Samsung Over Trademark Infringement, FT Reports
Swiss watchmaker Swatch is seeking $170 million in damages in a lawsuit against Samsung in which it claims the South Korean electronics giant allowed digital clones of Swatch watches on Samsung smartwatches, the Financial Times reported on Friday citing court documents.
Swatch Seeks Damages From Samsung Over Trademark Infringement, FT Reports
Swiss watchmaker Swatch is seeking $170 million in damages in a lawsuit against Samsung in which it claims the South Korean electronics giant allowed digital clones of Swatch watches on Samsung smartwatches, the Financial Times reported on Friday citing court documents.
Luxury
Swiss Watch Exports Feel Impact of Middle East Conflict
Exports barely increased in May after two months of declines, suggesting the industry is feeling the effects of fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.
Swiss Watch Exports Feel Impact of Middle East Conflict
Exports barely increased in May after two months of declines, suggesting the industry is feeling the effects of fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.
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Luxury
Audemars Piguet’s Plan to Extend Its Winning Streak
The Swiss watchmaker’s revenue grew by 10 percent last year, far outpacing the sector. Robin Swithinbank speaks to CEO Ilaria Resta about how she plans to keep up the momentum.
Audemars Piguet’s Plan to Extend Its Winning Streak
The Swiss watchmaker’s revenue grew by 10 percent last year, far outpacing the sector. Robin Swithinbank speaks to CEO Ilaria Resta about how she plans to keep up the momentum.
Sports
Watch Brands Are Piling Into Pricey Sports Deals. Are They Worth It?
Watchmakers ranging from Omega, Breitling, Rolex and TAG Heuer to indie label Norqain are investing millions in blockbuster sports deals but success is not guaranteed.
Watch Brands Are Piling Into Pricey Sports Deals. Are They Worth It?
Watchmakers ranging from Omega, Breitling, Rolex and TAG Heuer to indie label Norqain are investing millions in blockbuster sports deals but success is not guaranteed.
Retail
Swatch Workers in Turkey Launch Strike Over Pay, Work Conditions
Workers across Turkish shopping malls are on strike seeking better pay and improved conditions. The company said their demands were ‘unrealistic.’
Swatch Workers in Turkey Launch Strike Over Pay, Work Conditions
Workers across Turkish shopping malls are on strike seeking better pay and improved conditions. The company said their demands were ‘unrealistic.’
Retail
Fossil India Is Said to Weigh IPO That Could Raise $400 Million
The US-based watchmaker is reportedly considering an initial public offering for its Indian arm amidst a booming market for new listings in India.
Fossil India Is Said to Weigh IPO That Could Raise $400 Million
The US-based watchmaker is reportedly considering an initial public offering for its Indian arm amidst a booming market for new listings in India.
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Retail
Swatch to Hike Prices in US Due to Tariffs, CEO Says
The Swiss watch company plans to increase prices in the US between 5 percent and 15 percent, depending on the brand, because of the new US tariff.
Swatch to Hike Prices in US Due to Tariffs, CEO Says
The Swiss watch company plans to increase prices in the US between 5 percent and 15 percent, depending on the brand, because of the new US tariff.
Sustainability
Nike’s Sustainability Reset
The sportswear giant has toned down communications around its sustainability efforts, replacing its glossy annual impact report with hard-to-find data sheets. Meanwhile, Rolex is cosying up to Trump and the EU’s push to clean up fashion waste is getting real.
Nike’s Sustainability Reset
The sportswear giant has toned down communications around its sustainability efforts, replacing its glossy annual impact report with hard-to-find data sheets. Meanwhile, Rolex is cosying up to Trump and the EU’s push to clean up fashion waste is getting real.
Retail
Swatch Sells Watch Lampooning Trump’s 39% Tariffs on Switzerland
The Swiss watchmaker has launched the ‘what if…tariffs?’ watch with reversed numbers three and nine, mocking the 39 percent tariffs imposed by the US on Swiss imports.
Swatch Sells Watch Lampooning Trump’s 39% Tariffs on Switzerland
The Swiss watchmaker has launched the ‘what if…tariffs?’ watch with reversed numbers three and nine, mocking the 39 percent tariffs imposed by the US on Swiss imports.
Sports
Donald Trump Attends the US Open With Rolex
The watchmaker hosted the US president for the men’s championship weeks after the White House implemented a 39 percent tariff on Swiss goods.
Donald Trump Attends the US Open With Rolex
The watchmaker hosted the US president for the men’s championship weeks after the White House implemented a 39 percent tariff on Swiss goods.
The News in Brief
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.
Activist Investor Takes New Stake in Bath & Body Works
The activist investor is recommending the personal-care and fragrance store chain to explore a sale, claiming it has been undervalued and hampered by unstable management.
Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.