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Joelle Diderich

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Rolex Names New Chief Executive

Geneva-based watchmaker appoints veteran Gian Riccardo Marini to replace Bruno Meier.

PPR Acquires Volcom for $607.5M

California action-sport brand joins Puma in the French firm's sport and lifestyle division.

Lacoste Unveils New Paris ‘Showcase’

Champs-Elysées flagship aims to rejuvenate image of sportswear brand.

Luxury Leads PPR Sales Climb

Firm posted a better-than-expected 9.1 percent rise in revenue during the first quarter.

Olivier Rousteing In at Balmain

A key deputy of Christophe Decarnin at the French fashion house, he has been appointed designer of its…

Swiss Watch Sales Rise 11.1 Percent in March

Industry body cites strong demand from Asia and the Middle East.

LVMH Posts 17% Rise in Sales

Luxury giant beats analysts’ expectations with double-digit gains across most divisions in first…

Q&A: Nick Hayek, Swatch Group

The ceo of the world’s largest watchmaker sat down with WWD to discuss future expansion, the competition and…

H&M Same-Store Sales Drop 5 Percent in March

Sales decline comes after 10 consecutive months of gains.

Carrefour Sales Up 3.9 Percent in First Quarter

Growth in emerging markets partially compensated for continued tough trading conditions across most of Europe.

Baselworld Predicts Strong Growth in Watch Sector

That was the message from this year’s edition of the fair, the watch industry’s most important annual…

Japan Retailers Shed Double Digits in March

The disaster is biting into the county's retail.

Rising Costs Eat Into Profits at H&M

Soaring cotton prices and negative currency effects hit Swedish retailer’s gross margins.

At Baselworld, Men’s Timepieces Rev Up the Market

Motor sports inspire cutting-edge watch designs from brands ranging from Tag Heuer and Tissot to Chopard.

Zenith Reaches for New Heights

President and ceo Jean-Frédéric Dufour has put the focus back on the heritage of the house.