Tag Archives: Swatch Group

Swatch sues Samsung for trademark infringement March 1, 2019 Swatch Group has filed a $100-million lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, claiming the latter’s recently released downloadable smartwatch faces bear an “identical (or virtually identical)” resemblance to Swatch Group’s trademarked material. + Read More

René Kamm leaves MCH Group, Baselworld August 7, 2018 In the wake of Swatch Group’s departure from Baselworld, René Kamm—CEO of the fair’s organizer, MCH Group—has resigned. + Read More

Swatch Group drops out of Baselworld July 30, 2018 Swatch Group—an international watch manufacturer responsible for more than 18 brands—has withdrawn from the annual Baselworld show. + Read More

Swatch Group says H1 sales up July 22, 2015 Swatch Group reports net sales are up 3.6 per cent for the first half of 2015 despite an overvalued Swiss franc. + Read More

Under the loupe June 12, 2015 Here’s a quick update on what’s happening in the world of jewellery. + Read More

Swatch Group opens service centre in Montreal May 28, 2015 Montreal’s Rue de la Montagne is set to welcome Swatch Group’s new customer service centre. + Read More

Dutch court overturns ruling against Tiffany in Swatch case March 10, 2015 Tiffany & Co. and Swatch Group may be heading back to court after a Dutch arbitration panel quashed a $442-million US award in the companies’ failed watch venture. + Read More

Swatch Group reports record year for 2013 January 10, 2014 Swatch Group says its 2013 sales grew by 8.3 per cent to 8.82 billion CHF ($10.7 billion Cdn) over last year, outpacing exports of Swiss watches which increased by 1.8 per cent at the end of November. + Read More

Faulty pump at fault in ETA fire December 30, 2013 A fire that started in the galvanic department of Swatch Group’s ETA workshop has left the building completely destroyed. + Read More

Tiffany ordered to pay Swatch Group $450 million US December 30, 2013 A Dutch arbitration panel has awarded Swatch Group $450 million US plus interest against Tiffany & Co. over a failed watch company venture. + Read More