Jaeger le Coultre
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Watches and jewellery aid Richemont profit hike
Profits at Swiss luxury goods group Richemont increased 43% last year, with jewellery sales soaring by 32% and watches by 31%.
Laings of Glasgow becomes first Glaswegian stockist of Jaeger-LeCoultre
The iconic Swiss watch brand will be sold at Laings’ recently refurbished store.
Q4 watch and jewellery sales increase at Richemont
Sales at constant exchange rates increased by 24% at Swiss luxury goods group Richemont for the three months ended December 31, 2011, with watch and jewellery sales also showing growth.
Sales at Richemont increase 35%
Sales at Richemont for the five months ended August 31 2011 increased by 29% at actual exchange rates and by 35% at constant exchange rates.
Richemont results boosted by record jewellery and watch sales
Luxury goods group Richemont has reported a 33% increase in sales to €6,892 million (£6,123 million) and a 63% increase in operating profit to €1,355 million (£1,204 million) in its annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2011.
Richemont Q3 sales soar
Luxury goods group Richemont enjoyed double-digit growth in all of its business areas in Q3 but said it expects a “challenging” Q4 when it will face tougher prior-year comparatives and a stronger Swiss Franc squeezing its gross margin.
JAEGER LE COULTRE ARTICLES
Time lords: Salon QP
As Salon QP returns for its fourth show, Retail Jeweller finds out which brands will be exhibiting this year, and why the thriving event is a must for everyone in the watch industry
Watches and Art: Not just a pretty face
Artists and brands are teaming up to produce desirable designs on timepieces with technical clout. Laura McCreddie looks at the latest partnerships in the world of watches
The finer things: Luxury products
Sales of luxury products are soaring and consumers are increasingly happy to splash their cash online as brands begin to master premium web retailing
Pass it on: pre-owned market
Pre-owned watches are flying out of retailers’ stores. Laura McCreddie looks at their appeal.
Time will tell: future collectables
Christie’s head of watches Aurel Bacs gives his five rules for finding collectables, while three horological journalists pick the watches they think will be worth something in the future.
BASELWORLD 2011 PREVIEW: Slim lines
Leading watch journalist Ken Kessler gives you the lowdown on what to expect at this year’s BaselWorld, including the rebirth of the ultra-thins
