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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
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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
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Economy
China's watchmakers take a detour via Switzerland

Chinese watch firms are investing in Switzerland with the likes of Ebohr, which has launched its first brand; Fiyta, which has taken over Montres Chouriet, and Sea-Gull which is taking a stake in a Swiss movement manufacturer. Their objective is to move upmarket and seduce Chinese customers with the lure of Swiss Made.

Sunday, 26 September 2010
5 min read
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Economy
From knowledge to reflection

World Expo is not only a fabulous opportunity for the Chinese to apprehend the culture and techniques of each country; it is also a platform for exchange that puts the Chinese on an equal footing with the people of other nations.

Tuesday, 21 September 2010
David Chang
5 min read
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Economy
Investors sense a sweet deal in luxury

Since the start of the year, shares in luxury groups have followed an upward trend, driven by excellent financial results. Analysts are now predicting 5% to 10% growth for the sector for the twelve months of 2010. Clearly luxury has put the crisis behind it.

Tuesday, 07 September 2010
3 min read
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Economy
Gruebel Forsey: An American Journey

Greubel Forsey entrusted their timepieces to John Simonian as U.S. distributor and one of its retailer. Owner of the influential Westime boutique in Los Angeles, Simonian already had a lot of experience with high-end brands.

Thursday, 22 July 2010
Meehna Goldsmith
5 min read
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Economy
Vontobel forecasts 8% growth for the Swiss watch industry in 2010

René Weber, a financial analyst with Vontobel, forecasts that growth in the Swiss watch industry's export markets will slow over the second half of 2010 and progress by 8% for the year overall.

Tuesday, 20 July 2010
3 min read
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Economy
"Luxury brands can successfully make the Internet transition"

On June 1st, new competition rules governing online sales of products and services were brought into effect by the European Commission. These give special status to luxury brands regarding sales of their products over the Internet, as IC-Agency explains.

Friday, 16 July 2010
The FHH Journal editors
3 min read
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