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Retail Asia14/07/2021

Industronics Bhd is tapping on the US$17 billion pre-owned luxury watch market through Ecgo International Ltd, its wholly-owned subsidiary in Hong Kong. This follows the launch of Industronics’ luxury watch e-commerce platform, watch-exchanges.com. Executive director Datuk Chu Boon Tiong said based on data and overall market performance, the pre-owned luxury watch market showed promising growth […]

Retail Asia09/07/2019

Swiss timepiece maker Omega has launched its first e-commerce initiative in China. Omega China has opened a new pop-up store in the Tmall Luxury Pavilion, an online platform for premium brands under Alibaba Group. Pre-sales for Omega’s new Seamaster Aqua Terra Beijing 2022 limited-edition wristwatch will be exclusively available on the pop-up site between June […]

Retail Asia22/03/2017

Tissot Japan plans to almost double its stores to 300 locations over the next few years. The Swiss watchmaker says its aim is to broaden its brand recognition in one of its most important markets. Part of the Swatch Group, Tissot has its products in about 170 stores in Japan, and intends to increase that […]

Retail Asia16/03/2017

Omega Malaysia has opened its fourth boutique, at Suria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur. As well as a ribbon-cutting ceremony, there was a traditional lion-dance performance. Guests included actors Jojo Goh, Nazim Othman, Siti Saleha and Tasha Shilla, singer Sheila Majid and beauty queen Serene Lim. Omega president/CEO Raynald Aeschlimann told guests that the brand had […]

Retail Asia09/03/2017

Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Omega has opened its fourth boutique in Malaysia, at Suria KLCC, to cater to growing demand for its timepieces. The event kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a traditional lion dance performance. Omega president and chief executive officer Raynald Aeschlimann said the brand had established a strong presence in this […]

Retail Asia06/02/2017

While Swatch Group profits nearly halved last year in a weak global watch market, the Swiss company is predicting “healthy growth” ahead. Swatch Group owns such luxury brands as Breguet, Longines and Omega as well as marketing watches carrying its own name. Net profit fell 47 per cent to 593 million Swiss francs (US$598 million) […]

Retail Asia26/11/2016

Revenue plunged by 21.5 per cent for jeweller Luk Fook Holdings (International) to reach HK$5.5 billion (US$709 million) for the six months to September 30. Its interim results also show a drop of 31.5 per cent in overall same-store sales for the period. However, its overall gross margin improved by 5.3 points to 28 per […]

Retail Asia30/09/2016

More luxury brands and new-to-market retail concepts are debuting at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands – along with an expanded collection of premium children’s brands at the North Promenade. Gucci Kids, Kenzo Kids, Paul Smith Kids and Stella McCartney Kids will open in the first half of next year – the first standalone stores […]

Retail Asia17/09/2016

As Macau resorts swing the spotlight from gaming to shopping, designer labels are lining up to open their first stores in the former Portuguese colony. Established brands have already led the way, and the opening of two major resorts has introduced a broad choice of new retail space. Both the US$4.2 billion Wynn Cotai Palace […]

Retail Asia27/07/2016

Swatch Group, the maker of Omega and Tissot timepieces, has reported its lowest first-half profit in seven years, with demand tumbling in Hong Kong, France and Switzerland. Its first-half operating profit fell 54 per cent to 353 million francs (US$359 million), the company says. This followed an earlier warning that earnings would probably fall 50 […]

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Malaysia’s Industronics to launch online pre-owned watch platform

Omega China makes E-commerce debut

Tissot Japan plans to double outlets

Omega Malaysia opens fourth boutique

Swiss watchmaker opens new boutique at Suria KLCC

Swatch Group confident despite profit dive

Hard half-year for Luk Fook Holdings

New retailers to open at Marina Bay Sands

Labels lining up at new Macau resorts

Swatch Group profit lowest for seven years