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Economy
Luxury, biodiversity and the sixth mass extinction

At five points in the past 500 million years, life on Earth was almost completely wiped out. We are now on the brink of a sixth mass extinction, and we are the cause. Can humans right their wrongs? The luxury industry must lead by example.

Thursday, 27 January 2022
8 min read
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Economy
Investors see opportunity in the watch sector

An influx of capital ends a year marked by a boom in sales at auction and on the pre-owned market as watches take on a new role as investment products.

Monday, 20 December 2021
5 min read
Bucherer at Luzern
Economy
Bucherer has America in its sights

The family-owned Swiss group becomes a key global player and a foremost partner for watch brands, following its takeover of Tourneau. This new critical size will enable Bucherer to pursue an ambitious development strategy, including for its own Carl F. Bucherer brand.

Tuesday, 24 April 2018
Flavia Giovannelli
4 min read
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Economy
"Mega brands" rule the Swiss watch market (I)

Swatch Group, Rolex, and the watch brands at LVMH and Richemont account for three-quarters of Swiss watch sales, according to a new report by Morgan Stanley which shows how big a slice of the cake the main brands are taking.

Monday, 23 April 2018
4 min read
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Economy
Chopard commits to ethical gold

Chopard's announcement that from July this year it will only use "ethical" gold has rekindled the debate as to what defines "ethical" gold, and the difficulties involved in securing the supply chain.

Friday, 06 April 2018
Isabelle Hildebrand
5 min read
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Economy
Small beginnings for leasing

Widespread in the automotive world, leasing and financing services are making timid inroads into the watch sector. While yet to take hold, these options are a perfect fit for the Internet generation and its purchasing habits. French start-up Lease a Watch is one of the first to fill the gap.

Monday, 12 March 2018
4 min read
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Economy
Survival of the fittest in the luxury digital economy

Digital is a vital source of growth for the luxury industry and a powerful way to develop brand equity. According to consulting firm McKinsey, a "Luxury 4.0" model is taking shape. Who will survive and who will become extinct?

Monday, 05 March 2018
4 min read
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Economy
Are watchmakers ready to ask Y?

Born connected, 15-35 year-olds – the largest consumer demographic in history – don't think, buy or communicate like their parents or grandparents, leaving brands the job of getting inside the millennial mind.

Monday, 26 February 2018
7 min read
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