John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
watches
News & Analysis
Baselworld 2015: Swiss Watch Brands Make the Best of It
"Swiss watchmakers have long marketed their location in Switzerland as a guarantee of quality. One obvious way of responding to the stronger franc —
Baselworld 2015: Swiss Watch Brands Make the Best of It
"Swiss watchmakers have long marketed their location in Switzerland as a guarantee of quality. One obvious way of responding to the stronger franc —
Technology
Tag Heuer to Unveil Smartwatch at Baselworld
Tag Heuer plans to unveil a smartwatch on Thursday among a wave of partnerships expected at the world's biggest watch fair this week as luxury watchmakers fight back against Apple.
Tag Heuer to Unveil Smartwatch at Baselworld
Tag Heuer plans to unveil a smartwatch on Thursday among a wave of partnerships expected at the world's biggest watch fair this week as luxury watchmakers fight back against Apple.
News & Analysis
Patek Philippe $2.5 Million Watch Sells Out
Patek Philippe’s $2.5 million Grandmaster Chime watches sold out just months after they debuted, a sign of the buoyancy at the top of the luxury-goods market as buyers paid as much for a timepiece as they could have spent on a yacht.
Patek Philippe $2.5 Million Watch Sells Out
Patek Philippe’s $2.5 million Grandmaster Chime watches sold out just months after they debuted, a sign of the buoyancy at the top of the luxury-goods market as buyers paid as much for a timepiece as they could have spent on a yacht.
News & Analysis
The Wear, Why and How
"For smartwatches and other wearable devices to become mainstream products will take more than just time."
The Wear, Why and How
"For smartwatches and other wearable devices to become mainstream products will take more than just time."
Technology
Chinese Manufacturers Roll Out Apple Watch Lookalikes
A month before Apple Inc.'s smartwatch hits the market, China's thriving copycat manufacturers are selling lookalikes, some openly advertised as Apple copies.
Chinese Manufacturers Roll Out Apple Watch Lookalikes
A month before Apple Inc.'s smartwatch hits the market, China's thriving copycat manufacturers are selling lookalikes, some openly advertised as Apple copies.
Technology
Swiss Makers Quietly Gear Up with Smartwatches of Their Own
Luxury and fashion groups Richemont, LVMH, Swatch Group and Guess Inc have been busy in the past year tinkering with smartwatches of their own, while aiming to preserve their products' more timeless appeal.
Swiss Makers Quietly Gear Up with Smartwatches of Their Own
Luxury and fashion groups Richemont, LVMH, Swatch Group and Guess Inc have been busy in the past year tinkering with smartwatches of their own, while aiming to preserve their products' more timeless appeal.
Global Markets
Apple Watch Targets Chinese Aspirations in $16 Billion Market
Apple Inc. jumped to the top of the Chinese market by adapting the iPhone to local tastes. It’s using the same recipe with the Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Targets Chinese Aspirations in $16 Billion Market
Apple Inc. jumped to the top of the Chinese market by adapting the iPhone to local tastes. It’s using the same recipe with the Apple Watch.
Global Markets
Swatch Co-Inventor Sees Apple Causing Ice Age for Swiss Watches
Apple Inc. may soon sell as many timepieces as all of Switzerland, threatening the country’s four-century- old industry, the co-inventor of the Swatch predicted.
Swatch Co-Inventor Sees Apple Causing Ice Age for Swiss Watches
Apple Inc. may soon sell as many timepieces as all of Switzerland, threatening the country’s four-century- old industry, the co-inventor of the Swatch predicted.
Technology
Apple's Watch Hasn't Impressed the Fashion World
Apple Inc. has made every effort to convince the fashion world that the Apple Watch is the next chic accessory. But has it convinced the fashionistas that the Apple Watch belongs on their wrists? Not so far.
Apple's Watch Hasn't Impressed the Fashion World
Apple Inc. has made every effort to convince the fashion world that the Apple Watch is the next chic accessory. But has it convinced the fashionistas that the Apple Watch belongs on their wrists? Not so far.
Technology
The Apple Watch: Gadget or Fashion Statement?
To conquer the marketplace, the watch will have to appeal not only as a gadget but as a fashion statement.
The Apple Watch: Gadget or Fashion Statement?
To conquer the marketplace, the watch will have to appeal not only as a gadget but as a fashion statement.
Technology
Apple's Rivals Hope its Watch will Boost their Own Wearables
Apple's rivals want to benefit from its magic, hoping that its long awaited new smartwatch will finally conjure demand for wearable technology that has so far generated more buzz about its potential than actual sales.
Apple's Rivals Hope its Watch will Boost their Own Wearables
Apple's rivals want to benefit from its magic, hoping that its long awaited new smartwatch will finally conjure demand for wearable technology that has so far generated more buzz about its potential than actual sales.
Luxury
New TAG Heuer Boss Replaces Top Managers in Turnaround Drive
The new head of TAG Heuer, luxury group LVMH's biggest watch brand, has replaced half a dozen top managers as part of a drive to revive sales.
New TAG Heuer Boss Replaces Top Managers in Turnaround Drive
The new head of TAG Heuer, luxury group LVMH's biggest watch brand, has replaced half a dozen top managers as part of a drive to revive sales.
The News in Brief
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
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.
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.