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Cartier and Montblanc brand owner fills role after leaving it vacant for two years
But the battle for control of secondary sales continues
Response by European groups to robot revolution is as varied as their runway styles
Despite recent sales growth, pressure is rising for brands to build a strong web presence
Swiss luxury goods group seeks to protect brands from discounted ‘grey market’ sales
Federico Marchetti eyes growth under Richemont and sets his sights firmly on China
Departure comes as company presses ahead with offer to buy Yoox Net-a-Porter
New data rules should help combat fraud and benefit incumbents
After leaving Richemont, Georges Kern is at a brand in need of radical rethinking
Net-a-Porter offers personal shopping for wealthier clients via WhatsApp
Swiss company exudes confidence about this year but it is not out of the woods
The premium being offered by the Swiss luxury group seems toppy at first glance
Move is part luxury group’s of drive to accelerate internet retail strategy
The conglomerate wants its brands to share skills and components
Geneva’s fair stresses its superior luxury, but it lacks its Basel rival’s scale
Brands at the Geneva trade fair must respond to long-term threats
Controlling distribution tightly may limit growth, even if it boosts profits
Swiss watchmaker concerned about high inventory levels
Demand from China ticks up after drop in corruption prosecutions of officials
Disgraced PR firm loses John Sunnucks as it seeks to find a buyer
Co-founder Lord Bell proclaims end for firm as clients take flight
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