Jean-Claude Biver is dropping his operational responsibilities as the head of LVMH’s watch division, but will stay on as non-executive president of LVMH’s watch unit and its three watch brands.

U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade war with China on Monday, imposing 10 percent tariffs on about $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, but sparing smart watches from Apple and Fitbit.

The Netherlands’ Bol.com has promoted Olaf van den Brink to the position of chief operating officer. Van den Brink joined the company in 2015 and will remain the director of logistics.

The Parisian luxury brand has acquired a 20 percent stake in the exclusive, high-end watch brand F.P. Journe, headed by the famous French watchmaker Franҫois-Paul Journe. 

Marc Jacobs has issued a public apology on Instagram after began his show this past Wednesday began nearly 90 minutes late.

The Swiss watch industry faces an increased threat from a new Apple Watch able to detect heart problems that is likely to appeal to older shoppers, industry experts said on Thursday.

As well as unveiling three new iPhones on Wednesday, Apple revealed new features for its Apple Watch Series 4 that allow users to take their own electrocardiogram or detect a fall.

McArthurGlen Group, the owner of designer outlet villages in Europe and North America, has poached a retail heavyweight from Under Armour for the newly-created position of deputy CEO.

10 Corso Como, whose founder Carla Sozzani invented the original concept, has opened a space in New York’s South Street Seaport district in a novel deal from a marketing; aesthetic and even real estate point of view. 

Online retail giant Ebay has extended its authentication program to watches this week, in a move to limit the number of fake timepieces being sold on its platform, increasing consumer confidence in the items being sold.

Swiss watch brand Audemars Piguet wants total control over distribution of its luxury watches, cutting out third-party multibrand retailers within 3-5 years, its head said, adding the integration would boost sales.

The Swiss watchmaker Omega has updated one of its most emblematic models, the Seamaster Professional Diver 300M, with an even more modern and audacious collection.

Matchesfashion.com is opening its ambitious new retail concept at 5 Carlos Place this week with a cultural programme of events that includes a Prada Installation and eco-focused talks.

Net-A-Porter is putting the full weight of its expertise in the luxury world behind a new designer support project called The Vanguard, which is launching on 6 September.

Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter are adding to their luxe watch offer in a deal with Cartier while Mr Porter is also set to launch Vacheron Constantin on the site next week.