Citizen news and archive

Citizen joins the Leather Working Group

Watchmaker Citizen has become a member of the Leather Working Group (LWG) to promote the use of sustainable leather. LWG is an international non-profit organisation comprised of tanneries, traders, suppliers, technical experts, as well as brands and retailers. The group is dedicated to conserving the natural environment and providing consumers...

Business

Fossil Group signs licensing deal with Citizen to launch smartwatches

Fossil Group is teaming up with Japanese watchmaker Citizen to launch a line of hybrid smartwatches -- watches that look analog but actually include a number of digital functionalities. According to the licensing deal, Citizen will manufacture and sell hybrid smartwatches featuring Fossil Group’s technology. The two companies will also work...

Retail

Rising demand may pump in new life in HMT watches

After news of HMT Watches shutting shop made headlines, the company has been witnessing an unprecedented demand for timepieces manufactured by the country\'s first watch-maker. Keeping the memories and nostalgia attached to HMT, the governmentis rethinking its earlier decision and now the loss-making public sector company may get a revival...

Apparel

Rising demand may pump in new life in HMT watches

After news of HMT Watches shutting shop made headlines, the company has beenwitnessing an unprecedented demand for timepieces manufactured by the country's first watch-maker. Keeping the memories and nostalgia attached to HMT, the government is rethinking its earlier decision and now the loss-making public sector company may get a revival...

Apparel

Kevin Pietersen is the face of Citizen in India

Japanese watchmaker Citizen has made English cricketer Kevin Pietersen its brand ambassador in India. Citizen aims to enhance image and visibility in India to grow its business in the country. Pietersen is the company’s brand ambassador in various countries, including England and the Middle East. The company is looking at various other measures...

Apparel

Citizen watches to double India biz

Citizen Watches India plans to double its business in India in the next five years. The Japanese watch brand is currently clocking annual sales of around Rs 60 crores. The brand has positioned itself in the affordable luxury watch segment which is valued at about Rs 4,000 crores now. The segment is growing at 15 per cent per annum and Citizen...