【Hong Kong; M】APM Monaco’s Awkward Positioning and Hong Kong IPO: Heavy Reliance on Chinese Market Amid Slowing Growth

Editor’s NoteAPM Monaco, a Monaco-based fashion jewelry brand, has filed for a Hong Kong IPO, with Goldman Sachs and CICC as joint sponsors. Notably,…

【USA】Some Created Diamond Sellers Want to Make “As-Grown” a Thing

Editor’s NoteThis article examines a pivotal shift in the lab-grown diamond industry, driven by new grading standards from major gemological…

【Paris, Franc】LVMH Completes Acquisition of Tiffany, Group’s Second Son Takes Immediate Personal Control

Editor’s NoteLVMH’s landmark acquisition of Tiffany & Co. marks a significant consolidation in the luxury sector, adding a storied American jeweler…

【Vienna, Aust】HANDELSVERBAND OMNICHANNEL READINESS INDEX 2020

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the 2020 Omnichannel Readiness Index for Austrian retail, with hardware chains Hornbach and OBI leading in…

【Paris, Franc】Business News: Why LVMH Has Bought Tiffany & Co., And What This Might Mean For Watch Collectors

Editor’s NoteThis article details LVMH’s landmark $16.2 billion acquisition of Tiffany & Co., the largest deal in luxury industry history. The move…

【Italy】Bulgari Jewelry Line Terminates All Wholesale Business, Further Tightening Brand Control

Editor’s NoteBulgari is making significant strategic shifts, completely exiting jewelry wholesale and halving its watch dealer network. This move…

【South Korea】E-Land, LF, Sejung… Fashion Companies Nurturing Jewelry Brands

Editor’s NoteAs demand for high-priced wedding jewelry softens, major fashion companies are pivoting to capture the growing market for more…

【Las Vegas, N】In Las Vegas, Signet CEO Calls for Industry Innovation

Editor’s NoteIn a keynote address at the JCK Las Vegas trade show, Signet Jewelers CEO Gina Drosos urged the jewelry industry to embrace innovation….

【日本】Did Millennials Drive This? World’s Largest Diamond Company De Beers to Sell Lab-Grown Diamonds

Editor’s NoteDe Beers, long synonymous with natural diamonds, has made a historic pivot by launching a new company dedicated to lab-grown stones….

【South Korea】From PB to Collaborations: Department Stores and Hotels Must Change to Survive!

Editor’s NoteAs traditional retail and hospitality sectors face economic headwinds, this article examines how department stores and hotels are…