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LVMH Buys Watchmaker Hublot

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton now has a Big Bang.

Gucci Brand Hits Turbulence as PPR Sales Rise in First Quarter

Gucci has hit a bump. After experiencing soaring growth over the last few years, the brand saw sales slip in…

PPR Sales Up 20% in Q1

Gucci stumbles, but addition of Puma and strength of other upscale brands and growth in developing markets…

Swiss Watch Export Growth Slows

Is the Swiss watch industry starting to feel the pinch of the global economy?

Francois Steiner’s Short Stint Ends at Sonia Rykiel

Francois Steiner’s romance with Sonia Rykiel has proved short-lived, WWD has learned.

Carrefour Sticks With Strategy

Arnault, investors not expected to push for changes.

Merchants See More Tough Times Ahead

Retailers delivered a stark assessment of the challenges bedeviling merchants around the world as executives…

Fast Times in Watches: Firms See Boom for Uber-Luxury Styles

The high-end Swiss watch industry seems to be isolated from the economic storm.

Baugur Content With Saks Stake

Iceland's Baugur Group isn't looking to build its stake in Saks Fifth Avenue — at least for now.

Biver’s Recipe for Brand Success

Jean-Claude Biver has put two major watch brands on the map: first Blancpain and now Hublot, where he is…

Despite Economic Woes, Luxe Timepieces Keep Ticking

With financial markets reeling, gold and diamond prices soaring and currency markets riding a dizzying…

The Women’s Movement

A lot of Swiss manufacturers scratched their heads when women started to buy fine timepieces designed for men…

Collect Calling

While such august names as Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet continue to inspire reverence among collectors…

Collect Calling

While such august names as Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet continue to inspire reverence among collectors…

Despite Economic Woes, Luxe Timepieces Keep Ticking

With financial markets reeling, gold and diamond prices soaring and currency markets riding a dizzying…