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As the watch industry braces for US tariffs, Watches of Switzerland is opening one of Europe’s largest Rolex boutiques in London in a bet that demand will remain resilient.
The LVMH-owned brand plans to spend nearly 20 percent of sales on marketing this year, new CEO Antoine Pin says, doubling down on partnerships in the fast-expanding world of F1 racing in an effort to keep up growth in a sluggish watch market.
'Big Four' watchmaking brands Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Richard Mille all grew last year, Morgan Stanley’s annual report said. But less sought-after names including Tudor, LVMH’s Hublot, Swatch’s Longines and Breguet all registered steep declines.
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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