Switzerland
This coverage examines Switzerland’s influence on the UK retail landscape, with a focus on Swiss-owned brands, luxury watch and chocolate retail, cross-border trade, import regulations, and consumer preferences. Reporting highlights how Swiss market dynamics, supply chains, and brand strategies intersect with UK retail operations—offering insights for executives, buyers, and professionals managing premium sourcing and international partnerships.
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May- 2019 -3 MayPeople Moves
The North Face announces new VP sales in EMEA
Jeremie Blondel has joined The North Face as VP sales for the EMEA region, based out of its European HQ in Stabio, Switzerland. In his new role, Blondel will be responsible for the entire wholesale The North Face EMEA business, driving “strong brand momentum” across the EMEA region, and focusing…
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Jan- 2019 -25 JanuaryHealth & Beauty
L’occitane launches same day delivery across UK
French beauty retailer L’occitane has partnered with retail delivery startup On The Dot to launch its same day delivery service proposition ‘Ship From Store’ across the UK. The service has launched in London and there are plans to it extend across the remaining 86 UK stores in early 2019. On…
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Jun- 2018 -25 JuneHigh Street
Goldsmiths jewellers owner appoints banks ahead of IPO listing next year
The parent company of British jewellery retail chain Goldsmiths has appointed two banks to manage its flotation on the stock market next year. Aurum Holdings, which also owns Watches of Switzerland, has appointed Goldman Sachs and Barclays to aid with a public listing that may take place in London next…
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18 JuneEconomy
Bitcoin in retail could ‘bring the internet to a halt’
A new report from the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) in Switzerland has claimed Bitcoin would “bring the internet to a halt” if used as a mainstream payment method in the retail sector. The report also claimed that Bitcoin was a “poor substitute” for state-backed currency as the BIS says…
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Mar- 2018 -26 MarchLuxury Goods
Gucci owner Kering faces tax investigations
Swiss prosecutors have opened an investigation into luxury fashion giant Kerring over alleged tax evasion after a request for assistance from Italian authorities. According to reports, an Italian inquiry which began in November 2017 looked into whether profits Kerring made on Gucci sales in Italy had actually been declared in…
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Jan- 2018 -25 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
H&M and Kering named among world’s most sustainable corporations
H&M and Kering are the only fashion retailers to be named in an annual ranking of the world’s most sustainable corporations. The Corporate Knights’ Global 100 index, which was announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, named H&M as the most sustainable speciality retail company. Meanwhile Kering was…
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