Tiffany appeals eBay Internet ruling
U.S. jeweller Tiffany on Monday said it appealed a recent court ruling that found eBay was not responsible for policing fake Tiffany jewellery sold on its website.
Luxury
Cartier maker Richemont to revamp, drop BAT stake
Swiss firm Richemont, maker of Cartier watches and Piaget jewellery, said it will spin off its stake in British American Tobacco under a revamp prompted by tax changes.
Richemont to create investment vehicle for BAT
Swiss firm Richemont , maker of Cartier watches and Piaget jewellery, said it will spin off its stake in British American Tobacco under a revamp prompted by tax changes.
Damiani adjusted net down 40 percent in April-June
Italian jeweller Damiani posted a 40.4 percent drop in adjusted net profit in the first quarter of the financial year that started on April 1 as revenues fell. Sales hit 39.2 million...
Bulgari shares fall after profit guidance narrowed
Shares in Bulgari SpA fell as much as 9.5 percent on Monday after the Italian jeweller reported a fall in first-half profit and narrowed guidance on 2008 results to the lower end of a...
Italy's Bulgari narrows 2008 forecasts
Bulgari expects sales and key profit measures to rise between 8 and 10 percent this year, narrowing a previous forecast as tough economic conditions bite, the chief executive of the...
German retailer Hugo Boss posts second-quarter loss
The German clothing retailer Hugo Boss said on Thursday, July 31st that its second-quarter results remained in the red but confirmed its full-year forecast.
Green Street jewellers bring Bollywood to London
Green Street, a slice of India in one of the most depressed areas of London, is branding itself as the up-and-coming jewellery quarter for shoppers who love South Asian style.
LVMH stock surges on strong profits
Shares in luxury products giant LVMH surged by 4,97 percent to 71,41 euros early on Wednesday july 30th in response to a 7 percent rise in first-half net profit, traders said.
Sale of the century : YSL-Berge collection set to fetch 300 mln euro
Expected to fetch at least 300 million euro (almost half a billion dollars), an art collection amassed over four decades by late fashion king Yves Saint Laurent and his companion Pierre...
De Beers says first-half sales sparkle, but cautions on outlook
De Beers, the world's biggest diamond company, said Wednesday July 23th that first-half sales rose 10 percent to 3.74 billion dollars (2.37 billion euros) but warned of woes in the key US...
PPR's Q2 beats forecasts, keeps 2008 target
French retailer PPR posted better-than-expected second-quarter revenues, helped by sparkling sales at its luxury arm Gucci, but some of its retail units were, as forecast, hurt by...
Silks, perfumes help Hermès shine in consumer gloom
French luxury group Hermes is not expecting to join the CAC 40 index of blue chips .FCHI, sending its shares down more than 9 percent, and said it was not affected yet by consumer...
Hermes International H1 sales up 12.8 pct
French luxury group Hermes International on Tuesday posted a 12.8 percent rise in first-half sales, pulled by strong demand for its trademark silks, handbags and perfumes. The...
Richemont reports Asian sales boost
Swiss luxury goods giant Richemont gleamed amid economic gloom on Wednesday, July 16th showing a 13-percent sales leap in the three months to June on strong demand for its wares in Asia.