Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
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Technology
Swatch CEO Signals Plans to Add to Smartwatch Range
Swatch plans to add to its new smartwatch range, the Swiss watchmaker's chief executive said in an interview published on Saturday.
Swatch CEO Signals Plans to Add to Smartwatch Range
Swatch plans to add to its new smartwatch range, the Swiss watchmaker's chief executive said in an interview published on Saturday.
Technology
Apple Helps Push US Watch Sales to Biggest Drop in Seven Years
US watch sales fell the most in seven years in June, one of the first signs Apple Inc.’s watch is eroding demand for traditional timepieces.
Apple Helps Push US Watch Sales to Biggest Drop in Seven Years
US watch sales fell the most in seven years in June, one of the first signs Apple Inc.’s watch is eroding demand for traditional timepieces.
Technology
Will Luxury Smartwatches Work?
Several luxury watchmakers have jumped on the wearable tech bandwagon.
Will Luxury Smartwatches Work?
Several luxury watchmakers have jumped on the wearable tech bandwagon.
Retail
Apple Faces Old Question of What’s Next Even After Record Profit
Apple Inc., after posting its best fiscal third-quarter profit ever, is facing fresh questions over whether it can keep making hit products.
Apple Faces Old Question of What’s Next Even After Record Profit
Apple Inc., after posting its best fiscal third-quarter profit ever, is facing fresh questions over whether it can keep making hit products.
Global Markets
Swiss Watch Sales Surge in Britain as Chinese Hunt for Bargains
UK imports of Swiss watches surged 29 percent in the first half as Chinese shoppers find that luxury timepieces are cheaper in Europe.
Swiss Watch Sales Surge in Britain as Chinese Hunt for Bargains
UK imports of Swiss watches surged 29 percent in the first half as Chinese shoppers find that luxury timepieces are cheaper in Europe.
Technology
LVMH to Launch Apple Watch Rival
LVMH will launch a rival product to Apple Inc's Apple Watch, according to Jean-Claude Biver President of the LVMH Watch Division.
LVMH to Launch Apple Watch Rival
LVMH will launch a rival product to Apple Inc's Apple Watch, according to Jean-Claude Biver President of the LVMH Watch Division.
Technology
Apple Watch Attracts Few Buyers in Swiss Home of Luxury Watches
Apple Inc. began selling its smartwatch in Switzerland Friday, luring young consumers to ditch four centuries of Swiss heritage in favour of Silicon Valley gadgets.
Apple Watch Attracts Few Buyers in Swiss Home of Luxury Watches
Apple Inc. began selling its smartwatch in Switzerland Friday, luring young consumers to ditch four centuries of Swiss heritage in favour of Silicon Valley gadgets.
News & Analysis
Swiss Watch Exports Drop Most Since 2009 Amid Apple Watch Debut
Swiss timepiece exports had their biggest monthly drop in more than five years as the strong franc and the introduction of the Apple Watch weighed on deliveries.
Swiss Watch Exports Drop Most Since 2009 Amid Apple Watch Debut
Swiss timepiece exports had their biggest monthly drop in more than five years as the strong franc and the introduction of the Apple Watch weighed on deliveries.
Technology
Watchmakers Race Apple to Introduce Smartwatches in Switzerland
Swiss watch shops will be stocked with a whole new range of smartwatches in coming weeks as producers race Apple Inc. to get a lead in Switzerland, the home of brands such as Rolex and Patek Philippe.
Watchmakers Race Apple to Introduce Smartwatches in Switzerland
Swiss watch shops will be stocked with a whole new range of smartwatches in coming weeks as producers race Apple Inc. to get a lead in Switzerland, the home of brands such as Rolex and Patek Philippe.
Luxury
Montblanc to Apple: Our Swiss Smartwatch Will Outlast Yours
Montblanc, owned by South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont, has created a luxury item with high-tech appeal by putting the electronics in the watchband rather than the timepiece.
Montblanc to Apple: Our Swiss Smartwatch Will Outlast Yours
Montblanc, owned by South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont, has created a luxury item with high-tech appeal by putting the electronics in the watchband rather than the timepiece.
Financial Markets
Fossil Shares Fall on Impact From Stronger Dollar
Shares of Fossil Group fell Wednesday following weak quarterly revenue results and a disappointing outlook as a stronger dollar continues to cut into company's financial results.
Fossil Shares Fall on Impact From Stronger Dollar
Shares of Fossil Group fell Wednesday following weak quarterly revenue results and a disappointing outlook as a stronger dollar continues to cut into company's financial results.
Luxury
Richemont Puts the Smarts Into the Strap Rather Than the Watch
Swiss luxury goods maker Richemont is rolling out high-tech straps to counter the smartwatches designed by Apple Inc. and others.
Richemont Puts the Smarts Into the Strap Rather Than the Watch
Swiss luxury goods maker Richemont is rolling out high-tech straps to counter the smartwatches designed by Apple Inc. and others.
The News in Brief
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.