Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
watches
Luxury
Patek Philippe Says Chinese Demand Still Rising
President Thierry Stern said the Chinese were likely buying more at home due to worries about issues such as stricter border controls.
Patek Philippe Says Chinese Demand Still Rising
President Thierry Stern said the Chinese were likely buying more at home due to worries about issues such as stricter border controls.
News & Analysis
LVMH Watch Brands to Attend Baselworld 2019
The outgoing head of its watch division admitted the world's biggest trade show needs to make changes in 2020 and bring prices down for exhibiting brands.
LVMH Watch Brands to Attend Baselworld 2019
The outgoing head of its watch division admitted the world's biggest trade show needs to make changes in 2020 and bring prices down for exhibiting brands.
News & Analysis
Swiss Watchmaker Audemars Piguet to Boost Revenue by Taking Sales Inhouse
The luxury watch brand wants to totally control the distribution of its luxury watches, cutting out third-party multi-brand retailers within three to five years.
Swiss Watchmaker Audemars Piguet to Boost Revenue by Taking Sales Inhouse
The luxury watch brand wants to totally control the distribution of its luxury watches, cutting out third-party multi-brand retailers within three to five years.
News & Analysis
EBay Now Authenticates Luxury Watches
The online seller has expanded its Authenticate programme to include timepieces over $500.
EBay Now Authenticates Luxury Watches
The online seller has expanded its Authenticate programme to include timepieces over $500.
News & Analysis
Report: Swatch Quits Annual Baselworld Trade Fair
The Swiss watchmaker is quitting the annual trade fair, according to a local paper, calling time on an event that has been a fixture of the industry calendar for a century.
Report: Swatch Quits Annual Baselworld Trade Fair
The Swiss watchmaker is quitting the annual trade fair, according to a local paper, calling time on an event that has been a fixture of the industry calendar for a century.
Luxury
Luxury's Giants Look to Extend Their Winning Streak
This Monday, everyone will be talking about LVMH and Kering's upcoming financial results, the Swiss watch industry's rebound and new documentaries about Alexander McQueen and Kevyn Aucoin. Read our Cheat Sheet.
Luxury's Giants Look to Extend Their Winning Streak
This Monday, everyone will be talking about LVMH and Kering's upcoming financial results, the Swiss watch industry's rebound and new documentaries about Alexander McQueen and Kevyn Aucoin. Read our Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
Swiss Watch Exports Have Biggest Half-Yearly Gain Since 2012
Swiss watch exports had their strongest first half in six years, as demand for high-end timepieces rose in Asia and the US.
Swiss Watch Exports Have Biggest Half-Yearly Gain Since 2012
Swiss watch exports had their strongest first half in six years, as demand for high-end timepieces rose in Asia and the US.
Financial Markets
Swatch Reports Highest Profit in Three Years Amid Watch Rebound
Operating income rose 70 percent in the first half to 629 million francs ($628 million).
Swatch Reports Highest Profit in Three Years Amid Watch Rebound
Operating income rose 70 percent in the first half to 629 million francs ($628 million).
Technology
Bits & Bytes | H&M Tests Interactive Mirrors, Luxury Brands Use Apps for Event Spaces
This week, H&M tries facial recognition mirrors in its New York flagship store, while location finding apps become a growing phenomena for luxury brands.
Bits & Bytes | H&M Tests Interactive Mirrors, Luxury Brands Use Apps for Event Spaces
This week, H&M tries facial recognition mirrors in its New York flagship store, while location finding apps become a growing phenomena for luxury brands.
Luxury
Op-Ed | Richemont Is Quietly Becoming a Luxury Internet Powerhouse
Richemont’s Watchfinder purchase is a small deal that means a lot.
Op-Ed | Richemont Is Quietly Becoming a Luxury Internet Powerhouse
Richemont’s Watchfinder purchase is a small deal that means a lot.
News & Analysis
Richemont to Buy Watchfinder as Pre-Owned Watch Market Heats Up
Watchfinder, with about 200 employees, provides a platform to research, buy and sell premium pre-owned watches.
Richemont to Buy Watchfinder as Pre-Owned Watch Market Heats Up
Watchfinder, with about 200 employees, provides a platform to research, buy and sell premium pre-owned watches.
News & Analysis
Swiss Watch Exports Rise as Hong Kong Booms
Swiss watch exports rose 13.8 percent in April to $1.77 billion, while watch exports to Hong Kong swelled 43.4 percent.
Swiss Watch Exports Rise as Hong Kong Booms
Swiss watch exports rose 13.8 percent in April to $1.77 billion, while watch exports to Hong Kong swelled 43.4 percent.
The News in Brief
Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora
The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.
Zalando Forecasts 2026 Profit Jump Driven by AI Boost
The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.
Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul
Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.