Going green has a whole new meaning in the watch industry. When we think of a trend color on watches, what do we think of? What’s behind this movement? From green watch dials, to green bezels and green watchbands, the proof is in the shade of green.
by John Sealander Gevril Group Brands in Spotlight at World’sLargest International Timepiece Event According to industry insider and Gevril USA President Samuel Friedmann, the
by Bonnie McEwan Climate change disrupts the retail industry by creating volatility in the business environment, which impacts resource availability and prices, as well
by Bonnie McEwan Just a few weeks ago, the mainstream media began to cover climate change in greater depth than ever before. Following a
by Bonnie McEwan 4 Lessons in Meeting Consumer Needs and Wants A number of companies in the retail industry are ahead of the curve
by John Sealander Will the company with the best hardware win the smartwatch wars? Or will it be the company with the most data? Almost
by John Sealander A Brief History of High-Tech Watches There have been high-tech timepieces for almost as long as there have been advancements in technology.
by John Sealander When Chinese Manufacturers Stop Copying and Start InnovatingChina became a global manufacturing powerhouse largely by copying the ideas of others. The Chinese
by John Sealander Is the watch world ready for a super accurate, maintenance free, “Swiss made” mechanical timepiece that is mass-produced with only 51
by Bonnie McEwan The Progression of Retail Store Closings Cold Warriors loved an idea called the Domino Theory, which held that once a country
by John Sealander Will your next smartwatch say “Swiss made” on the dial? When Jean-Claude Biver, the head of the Watches and Jewelry division of
by John Sealander Why People Buy Watches Differently than they Buy CarsNew studies are showing that people around the world are changing the way they
by Bonnie McEwan Out of the Malls and Onto the Internet Most of us who follow the retail industry are aware of the wave of
by John Sealander When luxury logos lose their luster, can the kings of bling survive? When the economy imploded in 2008, luxury goods seemed relatively
by John Sealander Who benefits most when two jewelry juggernauts join forces? When Signet Jewelers, the parent company of familiar names like Kay Jewelers
by John Sealander Will the activity trackers of today set the stage for the smart watches of tomorrow, or will they preclude the need for
By Roberta Naas What Really Goes on in Geneva Doesn’t Stay in Geneva Every year the watch industry celebrates newness and invention at two very
by Bonnie McEwan Q: What’s Killing JC Penney: Bad Management, E-Commerce or Bad Branding? A: Yes Following-up on our article last week, we continue to
by John Sealander Watchmaking Pioneer Raymond Weil Dies at 87 On January 26, 2014 one of the true pioneers of the Swiss watch industry
by Adrian Herscovici Why smart watches are not the future (for now) Who here remembers the cartoon character Dick Tracy? Back in the 1940s, Tracy
by Meehna Goldsmith Jean-Claude Biver Steps in to Replace FrancescoTrapani to Oversee LVMH’s Watches Division Since 2011 Francesco Trapani has been the leader of
by Bonnie McEwan In mid-January, JC Penney announced that, in a bid to stem losses, it will close 33 of its stores and cut 2,000
by John Sealander Will a fire at main ETA workshop in Grenchen, Swizerlanddecrease the availability of ETA movements in 2014? When a fire broke
by John Sealander How Swatch Group and Tiffany & Company turned a “perfect” partnership into one of the watch industry’s most bitter disputes.When the powerful
by Bonnie McEwan Retail is Going Mobile The latest trend in retailing is m-commerce, in which the ‘m’ stands for mobile. Increasingly, customers are making
by John Sealander Amazon Makes Two-Day Deliveries a 24/7 Promise For the first time ever, the world’s largest Internet retailer will now be delivering
by John Sealander Will Switzerland Remain the World’s Watch CapitalIf it Can No Longer Attract Top Executives? The Social Democratic Party of Switzerland has
by John Sealander Couture Las Vegas Terminates WatchJournal’s Popular Couture Time Watch Event For the past three years, Couture Time has been a popular
by John Sealander The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry Continues to FightCounterfeiting With a Record Seizure at the Zurich Airport Forgeries have been
by John Sealander How Italian Styling and Swiss Precision Became A Recipe for Success for Massimo CarraroWhen Massimo Carraro took over the family watchstrap business
by John Sealander Is Samsung’s Galaxy Gear Smart Watch The Next Big Thing, or Just a Waste of Time?When Samsung introduced the Galaxy Gear on
by Maggy Michaels Durrenberger Don’t be dazzled by Amazon’s customer base of 160 million or eBay’s claims of 233 million global customers. The third-party
by Maggy Michaels Durrenberger Sustaining a booming retail business has always been challenging—even before the onslaught of online sales upped the ante of competition. Today’s
by John Sealander Is it just a coincidence that the Tommy Hilfiger Elon bears a striking resemblance to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak?As long as
by John Sealander Thieves Prove that Versus Watches Are The Hottest Thing at WWD Magic Trade Show 2013Everybody knows that Versus watches are one of
by Maggy Michaels Durrenberger “Absolutely not” is the short answer. Yes, the rate of online sales continues to climb each year. But let’s not leap
by John Sealander Is an Internet Sales Tax a Solution to a Problem That Doesn’t Exist? With a stagnant economy and declining revenues, national,
by John Sealander What Watch Retailers Can Learn From Home Shopping TV Channels Now that people are becoming more comfortable with non-traditional ways of buying
by John Sealander Will Continued Consolidation in the RetailIndustry Benefit or Hurt Watch Manufacturers? When retail giant HBC Holdings announced on July 29 that
by John Sealander Weko, the Swiss competition authority, gives smaller watchmakers a reprieve.Consolidation within the watch industry has been hard on smaller watchmakers in recent
by John Sealander The World’s Second Most Valuable BrandMoves up to Number 11 in US Domestic Sales There is no better sign that online
by John Sealander China Haidian Holdings confirms its commitment to Swiss watchmaking with the appointment of Corum CEO to head up its Eterna brand. Antonio
by Ivo Jackson Globally, Las Vegas represents the ultimate in exquisite indulgences in nearly every way imaginable. The fashion industry is no exception. Luxury
by John Sealander Neiman Marcus Proves Luxury Retail is Alive and Well With a $100 Million IPOFive years after being taken private by a private
by John Sealander Will Lower Gold Prices Result in Higher Sales of Gold Watches? Investors watched nervously as gold prices fell precipitously after Federal Reserve
by John Sealander Stührling Agrees to Pay Swatch Group $1 in Damages in What Many Feel is Another Frivolous Watch Industry LawsuitThe iconic Hamilton Ventura
by John Sealander If Your Business is Luxury, You Always Make Time For Couture Perfectly timed to coincide with Las Vegas Jewelry Week, Couture is
by John Sealander When Donatella Versace Throws a Party The Fashion World Knows What’s Next!TIn celebration of the launch of Versus Versace’s new 2013 Collection,
by John Sealander Is the Party Over for Online Retailers? Online retailers have revolutionized the way today’s consumers shop. People of all ages are
by John Sealander Is Corum’s Move to China a Sign of Things to Come? When Chinese watchmaker China Haidian Holdings purchased Eterna AG in 2011,
by John Sealander Has Gold Lost its Glitter With Investors? It has been a tough week for gold investors. The precious metal has tumbled to
by John Sealander After Destroying a Venerable 110-year-old RetailerIn a Single Year, Ron Johnson Gets the Sack What was Ron Johnson thinking? Given his
by John Sealander eBay Commerce Network isn’t just a new name for Shopping.com. It’s a whole new way to connect merchants and their customers.When online
by John Sealander Is it Fair to Charge New Yorkers Sales Tax for Online Purchases? The ability to make purchases online without paying state
by John Sealander New Initiatives May Not be Enough to Stop The Slide in JC Penney Sales and ProfitsDepartment store powerhouse JC Penney has had
by John Sealander Is eBay’s New Fee Structure Good for Sellers, or Just Good for eBay? In an effort to compete more effectively with Amazon,
by John Sealander Has the World’s Favorite Engagement Ring Style Finally Achieved “Kleenex Status?”When Charles Lewis Tiffany was looking for a ring with more “shine”
by John Sealander What Wakes a Swiss Watch “Swiss?” Even the Swiss Aren’t Sure These DaysThe words Made in Switzerland can almost double the price
by John Sealander Who Determines the Future for JC Penney:Ron Johnson, or His Customers? Ron Johnson, the former Target executive who helped Steve Jobs
by John Sealander Tiffany Accuses Costco of Engaging in Selling Counterfeit Tiffany Engagement RingsOn February 14, 2013 luxury retailer Tiffany and Company filed suit against
by John Sealander Is the World Ready for an Apple Watch? Rumors abound that Apple’s next blockbuster product will be a watch. The concept of
by John Sealander Bringing Bling to Baselworld,Glitter to Geneva, and Sophistication to SIHH Baselworld, The Geneva Time Exhibition, and The Salon International de la
by John Sealander The Swiss Watch Industry Celebrates Another Record Year in Geneva Every January, thousands of watch industry professionals descend on Geneva, Switzerland for
by John Sealander The Swatch Group Adds Another Jewel to Its Empire On January 14, 2013 legendary jeweler and luxury watch manufacturer Harry Winston became
by John Sealander When One of the World’s Leading Jewelry and Watch BrandsShuns Its Own Industry’s Most Important Trade FairYou’ve Got to Wonder What
by John Sealander Many See TJX Companies Recent Acquisition of Sierra Trading PostAs an Affirmation that Online Retail is Here to Stay TJX Companies
by John Sealander At Hermès, if you want to ensure quality and uniqueness, you make it yourself. It’s surprising they waited this long to make
by John Sealander Is the Harry Winston Watch and Jewelry Business For Sale? When Reuters and Women’s Wear Daily reported recently that luxury goods powerhouse
by John Sealander Counterfeit Watches have been a Problem for Centuries But Now They’re Being Sold through Counterfeit WebsitesForgeries of fine watches have been
by John Sealander Would a Relationship Like the One Recently Established byTarget and Neiman Marcus Work in the Watch Industry? Everyone is talking about
by John Sealander From May 31 thru June 4, Gevril Group was the hot ticket in town, with a glittering show at the spectacular Las
by John Sealander Couture Time Las Vegas is where the world’s best luxury watch brands will meet America’s best jewelry retailers. Of course, Gevril Group
Gevril Group has always had a loyal following in Europe. European customers love fine watches and genuinely appreciate the exceptional quality and value that Gevril,
by John Sealander On April 25 and 26, 2012, London’s most exclusive private membership club will introduce 60 of the world’s finest jewelry and watch
One Giant Step for WatchWorldA Giant Step for the Watch World MotoMax Media announced that 00/24 WatchWorld will soon be published in North America. The
by John Sealander Gevril Group, understanding the importance of the growing Asian watch market, sent three representatives to the 2011 Hong Kong Watch and Clock
by John Sealander From September 6-9, 2011, the world’s first International Watch Fair on Facebook took place on the top social network’s website. Participants agreed
Our Watch Fair on Facebook Runs Until Friday The world’s first International Watch Fair on Facebook is now underway. This unique virtual watch fair, hosted
You Might Have Missed Baselworld, but You Won’t Want to Miss Our 4-Day International Watch Fair on Facebook! If you love watches, you’ll want to
Vision for the Future of iW Magazine to Include Interactive Website and Print Redesign Fairfield, Conn. (June 20, 2011) – iW, International Watch magazine, unveils
