business
Richemont restructures Swiss Montblanc business and cuts jobs
Richemont is transferring 17 Montblanc employees within its group and has made six redundancies at the Swiss watchmaker amid weaker demand.
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watchmaking
Luxury boom masks a widening divide in Switzerland’s watch industry
Swiss watch exports have stabilised, but the apparent recovery is being driven by a small luxury segment while many manufacturers face weaker demand, tariffs, high gold prices and a strong franc.
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watchmaking
Young watch brands seek a breakthrough at Geneva Watch Days
Geneva Watch Days is giving emerging brands a lower-cost route into Switzerland’s luxury-watch market. With most exhibitors less than 25 years old and typical participation costs far below those of major watch fairs, the event shows how smaller companies are seeking visibility and customers in a competitive industry.
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tourism
St. Moritz's Badrutt's Palace Named Hotel of the Year 2026
Historic Badrutt's Palace receives prestigious Gault Millau Hotel of the Year 2026 award following CHF70 million renovation and expansion project.
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tourism
Legendary Badrutt's Palace Hotel earns Gault Millau's Hotel of the Year 2026 distinction following major renovation including new luxury wing and summer facilities.
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business
Switzerland's luxury sector shows remarkable resilience with 3. 5% growth reaching CHF5. 4 billion, contrasting with worldwide market slowdown, particularly in digital sales.
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business
Activist investors question management as Swatch shares drop 24% amid luxury market slowdown and governance concerns.
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