Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
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News & Analysis
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.
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.
News & Analysis
Swiss Watchmaker IWC Opens Bar to Lure High-Spending Clients
IWC is experimenting with new ways of attracting shoppers, such as trying to sell experiences rather than just products.
Swiss Watchmaker IWC Opens Bar to Lure High-Spending Clients
IWC is experimenting with new ways of attracting shoppers, such as trying to sell experiences rather than just products.
News & Analysis
Swiss Watch Exports Have Biggest Monthly Gain Since 2013
The latest export figures underline the industry’s recovery after it exited its longest slump on record earlier this year.
Swiss Watch Exports Have Biggest Monthly Gain Since 2013
The latest export figures underline the industry’s recovery after it exited its longest slump on record earlier this year.
News & Analysis
Small Independent Watch Shops Are Doomed, Cartier Maker Says
Richemont's chief financial officer warned that consolidation of bigger players and an emerging online watch market places the traditional wholesale trade under threat.
Small Independent Watch Shops Are Doomed, Cartier Maker Says
Richemont's chief financial officer warned that consolidation of bigger players and an emerging online watch market places the traditional wholesale trade under threat.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | To Reach Consumers, Richemont's New Leaders Need to Embrace Digital
In an increasingly volatile market, high-end brands need management that can handle the big challenges facing the luxury sector, not least, the growth of digital.
Op-Ed | To Reach Consumers, Richemont's New Leaders Need to Embrace Digital
In an increasingly volatile market, high-end brands need management that can handle the big challenges facing the luxury sector, not least, the growth of digital.
China
Luxury Watch Brands Optimistic for Chinese New Year
Hong Kong traditionally attracts mainland China tourists for shopping during the Chinese New Year season, which kicks off in February.
Luxury Watch Brands Optimistic for Chinese New Year
Hong Kong traditionally attracts mainland China tourists for shopping during the Chinese New Year season, which kicks off in February.
News & Analysis
Swatch CEO Says Sales Growth to Accelerate Through Year End
As the Swiss watch industry rebounds from the longest slump since the quartz crisis, wholesalers are no longer holding back on orders to stock up again, Nick Hayek said.
Swatch CEO Says Sales Growth to Accelerate Through Year End
As the Swiss watch industry rebounds from the longest slump since the quartz crisis, wholesalers are no longer holding back on orders to stock up again, Nick Hayek said.
News & Analysis
LVMH's Zenith CEO Embraces Taboos
New Zenith chief executive Julien Tornare is leading the latest attempt to revive the watchmaker as the industry recovers from the biggest slump since the quartz crisis.
LVMH's Zenith CEO Embraces Taboos
New Zenith chief executive Julien Tornare is leading the latest attempt to revive the watchmaker as the industry recovers from the biggest slump since the quartz crisis.
News & Analysis
Swatch Shares Drop on Concern New Apple Watch May Be Bigger Hit
Swatch shares dropped as low as 377.3 francs after Apple unveiled its Series 3 watch that can make calls and receive messages without a mobile phone.
Swatch Shares Drop on Concern New Apple Watch May Be Bigger Hit
Swatch shares dropped as low as 377.3 francs after Apple unveiled its Series 3 watch that can make calls and receive messages without a mobile phone.
News & Analysis
Watch Site Hodinkee Launches Print Magazine
The cult digital watch publication’s biannual print magazine will adapt its online coverage to a lifestyle-focused glossy.
Watch Site Hodinkee Launches Print Magazine
The cult digital watch publication’s biannual print magazine will adapt its online coverage to a lifestyle-focused glossy.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Swiss Watch Sparkle Could Be a Fickle Friend
While Swiss watch sales are in better shape than they were a year ago, Richemont and Swatch should be wary of thinking the recovery is assured.
Op-Ed | Swiss Watch Sparkle Could Be a Fickle Friend
While Swiss watch sales are in better shape than they were a year ago, Richemont and Swatch should be wary of thinking the recovery is assured.
Retail
Swiss Watch Rebound Continues, Led by Pricier Models
Richemont shares are up 1.2 percent as exports of premium watches increase for the fourth consecutive month.
Swiss Watch Rebound Continues, Led by Pricier Models
Richemont shares are up 1.2 percent as exports of premium watches increase for the fourth consecutive month.
The News in Brief
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.