http://www.retail-jeweller.com http://www.retail-jeweller.com http://www.retail-jeweller.com/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.retail-jeweller.com http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/swatch-pop-up-store-on-oxford-street/5045491.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/swatch-pop-up-store-on-oxford-street/5045491.article Swatch opened a pop-up project store on Oxford Street in London, on January 26. RJtemp1@emap.com (Skyler Still) Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:42 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/in-business/the-swatch-group-acquires-harry-winston-watch-and-jewellery-division/5044766.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/in-business/the-swatch-group-acquires-harry-winston-watch-and-jewellery-division/5044766.article The Swatch Group has acquired diamond jewellery and watch brand Harry Winston. kate.donovan@emap.com (Kate Donovan) Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:35 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/swatch-group-reports-14-sales-growth-in-2012/5044707.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/swatch-group-reports-14-sales-growth-in-2012/5044707.article The Swatch Group has reported a 14% increase in sales last year, with a strong global performance. kate.donovan@emap.com (Kate Donovan) Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:10 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/hour-passion-opens-in-gatwick-airport/5044082.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/hour-passion-opens-in-gatwick-airport/5044082.article The store is run by Tech-Airport, which is a subsidiary of the Swatch Group. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:46 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/rado-launches-two-additions-to-its-hyperchrome-collection/5041996.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/rado-launches-two-additions-to-its-hyperchrome-collection/5041996.article The Swatch Group brand has released two models in rose and yellow gold coloured Ceramos laura.mccreddie@emap.com (Laura McCreddie) Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:51 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/swatch-collaborates-with-fred-butler/5041808.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/swatch-collaborates-with-fred-butler/5041808.article Swatch has collaborated with accessories designer Fred Butler. kate.donovan@emap.com (Kate Donovan) Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:00 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-launches-classic-irony-collection/5041185.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-launches-classic-irony-collection/5041185.article The collection features three different designs, which are available in rose and yellow gold PVD. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:37 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/a-z/swatch/tattoo-focus-for-swatch-and-art-latest/5039985.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/a-z/swatch/tattoo-focus-for-swatch-and-art-latest/5039985.article The latest Swatch & Art designs have been created in collaboration with French tattoo artist Tin Tin and Swiss visual artist Emmanuelle Antille, who was inspired by tattoos. kate.donovan@emap.com (Kate Donovan) Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:28 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-group-half-year-report-shows-double-digit-growth-in-both-sales-and-profit/5038979.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-group-half-year-report-shows-double-digit-growth-in-both-sales-and-profit/5038979.article Sales in the watch and jewellery segment for the Swiss behemoth grew by 16.7% to CHF3,400m (£2,207m), while its gross sales were up 14.4% to CHF3,847m (£2,498m). The operating profit also increased by 19.4% to CHF903m (£586m). laura.mccreddie@emap.com (Laura McCreddie) Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:22 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/steffans-opens-fashion-watch-boutique/5037937.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/steffans-opens-fashion-watch-boutique/5037937.article Steffan’s the Jewellers opened its Steffan’s Watchworks boutique in Northampton last week. kate.donovan@emap.com (Kate Donovan) Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:55 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/a-z/tiffany/tiffany-and-co-launches-swatch-counter-claim/5034865.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/a-z/tiffany/tiffany-and-co-launches-swatch-counter-claim/5034865.article Tiffany & Co has issued a counter claim against Swatch Group for CHF541.9m (£374.4m). laura.mccreddie@emap.com (Laura McCreddie) Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:43 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-launches-lacquered-collection-for-men/5032967.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-launches-lacquered-collection-for-men/5032967.article The Swiss watch brand’s latest range features 10 designs with deconstructed dials. laura.mccreddie@emap.com (Laura McCreddie) Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:46 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/a-z/swatch/swatch-group-reports-record-december-despite-currency-battles/5032468.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/a-z/swatch/swatch-group-reports-record-december-despite-currency-battles/5032468.article The Swatch Group has reported that December 2011 was its strongest month in turnover in the history of the Group, despite the “catastrophic currency situation”. kate.donovan@emap.com (Kate Donovan) Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:31 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/swatch-awaits-decision-on-limiting-component-supply/5031798.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/swatch-awaits-decision-on-limiting-component-supply/5031798.article Group hopes to stop the clock on huge distribution of movements and mechanisms to watch industry laura.mccreddie@emap.com (Laura McCreddie) Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:56 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/tissot-to-open-brent-cross-kiosk/5031609.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/tissot-to-open-brent-cross-kiosk/5031609.article Tissot will open its first boutique kiosk at Brent Cross, this week. kate.donovan@emap.com (Kate Donovan) Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:27 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/sophie-ellis-bextor-makes-a-splash-at-omega-pool-party/5026352.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/sophie-ellis-bextor-makes-a-splash-at-omega-pool-party/5026352.article Pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor turned out at watch brand Omega’s 1950s themed pool party last week, which was held to celebrate the launch of its Ladymatic collection. james.knowles@emap.com (James Knowles) Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:45 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-steps-up-campaign-to-stop-rivals-using-its-components/5026232.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-steps-up-campaign-to-stop-rivals-using-its-components/5026232.article Swiss watch giant Swatch Group has stepped up its campaign to stop having to provide its watch components for use by rival watch companies by drafting in the services of the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO). james.knowles@emap.com (James Knowles) Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:11 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-opens-southampton-store/5025519.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-opens-southampton-store/5025519.article Watch brand Swatch opened a shop in Southampton’s WestQuay shopping centre on May 6, taking its tally of UK stores to 16. james.knowles@emap.com (James Knowles) Fri, 20 May 2011 13:23 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-group-increases-airport-presence-with-italian-opening/5025133.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-group-increases-airport-presence-with-italian-opening/5025133.article Watch producer Swatch Group’s airport retail business Tech-Airport is pursuing its policy for expansion and has opened a new Hour Passion Boutique in the Marco Olo Airport in Venice, Italy. james.knowles@emap.com (James Knowles) Fri, 6 May 2011 15:00 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/lara-stone-helps-celebrate-calvin-klein-launches-in-basel/5024045.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/lara-stone-helps-celebrate-calvin-klein-launches-in-basel/5024045.article Lara Stone, supermodel and the face of Calvin Klein, made a personal appearance and hosted a lunch at Baselworld this year to mark the launch of the brand’s new watch and jewellery lines at the show. james.knowles@emap.com (James Knowles) Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:07 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/a-z/swatch/the-swatch-group-signs-contract-with-liquidmetal/5023340.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/a-z/swatch/the-swatch-group-signs-contract-with-liquidmetal/5023340.article The Swatch Group has signed an exclusive licensing agreement allowing it to use Liquidmetal alloy technology worldwide. kate.donovan@emap.com (Kate Donovan) Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:51 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/tech-airport-wins-best-new-store-at-dfni-awards/5021602.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/tech-airport-wins-best-new-store-at-dfni-awards/5021602.article Tech-Airport’s Hour Passion boutique in Geneva International Airport has been awarded the Best New Product Award 2010 from travel retail news provider, Duty Free News International. james.knowles@emap.com (James Knowles) Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:16 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-group-optimistic-for-2011-after-record-sales/5021440.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-group-optimistic-for-2011-after-record-sales/5021440.article Watch producer Swatch Group has adopted a positive outlook for 2011, after achieving record sales of CHF 6.4bn (£4.1bn) for the first time in 2010. james.knowles@emap.com (James Knowles) Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:05 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-group-opens-in-new-airports/5019426.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-group-opens-in-new-airports/5019426.article Tech-Airport, the airport retail sector of Swatch Group, is expanding into the German and Irish markets by opening a series of retail locations. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:08 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-group-reacts-to-leather-industry-expos/5018158.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-group-reacts-to-leather-industry-expos/5018158.article Swatch Group has reacted to reports on Swiss television that highlighted the cruel practices used in the procurement of exotic leathers in the Far East. The watch group said materials from suppliers operating in this way have “no place” in the company’s product offering. james.knowles@emap.com (James Knowles) Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:41 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/tech-airport-opens-first-airport-boutique-in-germany/5018149.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/tech-airport-opens-first-airport-boutique-in-germany/5018149.article Tech-Airport, a division of the Swatch group, opened a new Hour Passion watch and jewellery retail outlet in the International Terminal at Dusseldorf Airport (Pier C) on October 1. retail.jeweller@emap.com (Ashley Power) Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:36 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/omega-announces-golfing-legend-greg-norman-as-ambassador/5017084.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/omega-announces-golfing-legend-greg-norman-as-ambassador/5017084.article Watch brand Omega has announced the appointment of golfing star Greg Norman as a celebrity ambassador. james.knowles@emap.com (James Knowles) Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:19 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-group-eyes-growth-as-like-for-like-sales-surge/5016413.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-group-eyes-growth-as-like-for-like-sales-surge/5016413.article Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group has set its sights on continued expansion for the second half of 2010, after achieving record sales in the first half. james.knowles@emap.com (James Knowles) Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:27 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/swatch-group-acquires-tanzarella/5014941.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/watches/swatch-group-acquires-tanzarella/5014941.article Swatch Group has signed a deal with Tanzarella to take over its watch movement activities from July 12. james.knowles@emap.com (James Knowles) Thu, 8 Jul 2010 09:58 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-group-appoints-nayla-hayek-as-chairwoman-of-the-board-of-directors/5014665.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-group-appoints-nayla-hayek-as-chairwoman-of-the-board-of-directors/5014665.article Swatch Group has announced that is has appointed Nayla Hayek to the role of chairwoman of the board of directors. james.knowles@emap.com (James Knowles) Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:13 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-chairman-hayek-passes-away-at-work/5014613.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/news/swatch-chairman-hayek-passes-away-at-work/5014613.article Chairman and delegate of the board of directors of The Swatch Group Ltd Nicolas G Hayek has sadly passed away. james.knowles@emap.com (James Knowles) Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:12 GMT http://www.retail-jeweller.com/in-business/trading-updates/swatch-group-reports-growth-in-early-2010/5013471.article?referrer=RSS http://www.retail-jeweller.com/in-business/trading-updates/swatch-group-reports-growth-in-early-2010/5013471.article Swatch Group reported strong growth in the first four months 2010, but declined to reveal exact figures. james.knowles@emap.com (James Knowles) Fri, 14 May 2010 17:34 GMT