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Richemont’s China Sales Fall 27%

The Swiss luxury group, whose brands include Cartier, Vacheron Constantin and Chloé, reported six-month revenues down one percent. The group missed estimates amid slowing watch sales and as demand collapsed in China.
Richemont posted a slight rise in sales in the first quarter as solid results from its jewelry brands offset declines from China and its luxury watchmakers.
Richemont missed analysts estimates amid slowing watch sales and as demand collapsed in China. (Getty Images)

Richemont’s revenues dipped by one percent as demand collapsed in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. Sales in the region tumbled 27 percent in the six months through September, the Swiss luxury group said Friday.

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Simone Stern Carbone
Simone Stern Carbone

Simone Stern Carbone is Luxury Correspondent at the Business of Fashion. She is based in Zurich and Paris and covers fashion and beauty, with a focus on the dynamic luxury sector.

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