As luxury watchmakers navigate uncertainty and market contraction, Hublot’s CEO outlines a strategic recalibration that trades marketing reach for emotional resonance – prioritising community cultivation and authentic experiences over sponsorship ubiquity
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China’s Luxury Market Reaches Maturity: Why Brands Must Master Innovation and Optimisation to Win
After years of volatility, China’s luxury sector has reached a critical inflection point where growth through market expansion alone is no longer viable – brands must now compete through innovation and operational excellence
The Great Divide: How AI Is Reshaping Luxury’s Competitive Landscape
The luxury industry’s first comprehensive AI survey reveals a sector at a crossroads. The majority of executives agree adoption cannot be delayed, yet data fragmentation and talent gaps threaten to separate winners from laggards in the race toward transformation.
Audemars Piguet’s CEO on Turning the Perfect Storm into the Perfect Opportunity
“We can’t stand still – even when we’re doing well”: Ilaria Resta on why the Swiss watchmaker is still reinventing itself on its 150th anniversary
The New Golf Economy: How Guy Kinnings Is Building Luxury’s Most Dynamic Sporting Platform
As golf sheds its traditional image and attracts younger, affluent audiences, DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings reveals the strategy transforming the sport into a must-watch spectacle for luxury brands and consumers alike
Beyond the Capitalism of More: François-Henry Bennahmias on Redefining Luxury Business for a New Era
The former Audemars Piguet CEO reveals how his new venture, The Honourable Merchants Group, aims to transform luxury through “better” rather than “more” – challenging an industry obsessed with endless growth.
China’s Luxury Recovery Gains Momentum: Is the Market’s Decline Finally Bottoming Out?
As consecutive quarters of improvement signal the end of China’s luxury downturn, industry expert Jacques Roizen reveals the categories driving the turnaround and the brands emerging as winners.
Beyond the Tourist Trail: How Original Travel Is Redefining Post-Pandemic Era Luxury Vacations
As overtourism threatens iconic destinations and luxury consumers seek deeper meaning in their travels, Original Travel’s Tom Barber reveals how the industry is adapting to a world where authentic experiences matter most
Breitling’s Bold Gamble: How CEO Georges Kern Is Navigating Tariffs and Transforming Its Luxury Strategy
From its high profile NFL partnership to grey market risks, the Swiss watchmaker’s chief executive reveals how luxury brands must engage in strategic market diversification whilst seizing new growth opportunities.
The Watch Industry’s Reality Check: HODINKEE’s Ben Clymer on Pricing, AI, and the Future of Watchmaking
As Swiss watchmaking faces unprecedented challenges from inflated pricing to digital disruption, one of the industry’s most influential voices calls for a return to fundamentals










