Aga Khan emerald fetches record $9 mn in Geneva auction
By AFP Published November 12, 2024 A rare square 37-carat emerald owned by the Aga Khan fetched nearly nine million dollars at auction in Geneva on Tuesday, making it the …
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Tiffany’s staff exits test LVMH’s turnaround playbook
By Bloomberg Published Jul 22, 2024 LVMH’s $16 billion purchase of Tiffany & Co. transformed the luxury goods powerhouse into one of the biggest jewelry sellers in the world. Three …
Swatch Group profit falls on weak China, strong Swiss franc
By Bloomberg Published Jul 15, 2024 Swatch Group AG said sales and profit fell sharply amid a China-led slowdown for luxury watchmakers. Swatch The Swiss watchmaking conglomerate, whose brands include …
Swatch shakes up executive committee as luxury slowdown persists
By Bloomberg Published Jun 13, 2024 Swatch Group AG is shaking up its executive management committee just months after the watch and jewelery maker faced investor calls for improved corporate …
Brands increasingly keen on large spaces in Europe’s key arteries
Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published May 14, 2024 Physical shops are more popular than ever. This is reflected in the luxury industry’s retail strategies. To attract and retain customers, as …
Grosvenor signs up Bulgari for San Francisco store
UK-based Grosvenor may be best known for its ownership of vast tracts of London’s West End but it also has major international businesses and one of them has struck a …
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac launches limited edition watch with MB&F
One key test of an artist or designer is whether they have a powerful signature style, which explains the remarkable longevity of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac who on Wednesday launched a …
Harry Winston opens retail salon in Hangzhou, China
U.S. luxury jeweler Harry Winston announced on Tuesday the opening of its latest retail salon in Hangzhou, China, taking the high-end jeweler’s store count to eight in the nation. Harry …
Swatch Group sales miss record as strong franc dents results
By Bloomberg Published Jan 23, 2024 Swatch Group AG failed to hit the sales record predicted by its chief executive officer as the return of customers in China for brands …
South Coast Plaza to welcome over 30 new luxury boutiques in 2024
Luxury shopping destination South Coast Plaza is set to welcome more than 30 new luxury boutiques this year. South Coast Plaza to welcome over 30 new luxury boutiques in 2024. …