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Chief executives said they planned to raise prices while cutting margins.
At the US Open, global names like Audemars Piguet and Miu Miu and niche players like Gerald Charles and Norqain are all betting on tennis as a showcase for brand prestige — despite Rolex’s ever-increasing dominance in the sport.
This week, President Trump’s tariff on Switzerland went into effect, landing levies of 39 percent on every watch the country exports to the US. For some Swiss watchmakers, the threat is existential.
Robin Swithinbank is a contributing writer at The Business of Fashion. Swithinbank is a London based journalist, editor, and speaker who specialises in luxury watches.
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Goasglas is set to head the luxury conglomerate’s biggest watch label after the sudden exit of former chief executive Antoine Pin in January.
Harrods is still grappling with the dark legacy of former owner Mohamed Al Fayed’s serial sexual abuse, facing ongoing internal investigations, compensation negotiations and calls for greater accountability.
The executive order directs the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim products are made in America.
Global oil markets face turmoil after a US attack on Iran's main export hub heightened risks to supply across the Middle East.
The 98th Academy Awards, and Vanity Fair’s revamped after-party, bring luxury brands’ red-carpet strategies to a crescendo. Plus, Lululemon reports quarterly results with the CEO job still vacant.
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