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Raymond Weil will expand India footprint

Swiss luxury watch maker Raymond Weil is all set to expand its footprint in non-metros and smaller towns across India. The company plans to establish its foothold in cities such as Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Jaipur, Surat and Vijaywada to tap the aspirational consumer base. The company is looking at building shop-in-shops in smaller towns instead...

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Raymond Weil targets 25 percent growth this year

Raymond Weil’s watch prices in India range between Rs 45,000 to Rs 8,00,000. The brand has six boutiques in India and also sells through a mix of shop-in-shops and retail point of sales. Going forward, the brand expects growth from Tier II, III cities, where it will have more of shop-in-shops than exclusive stores. Raymond Weil is aiming for a...

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It is time for ultra-luxe watches

The new found ultra-luxury consumption in India has been ringing right across and Swiss watch makers Audemars Piguet is just one of the many to cash in with its recent India debut. One of the most exclusive brands among luxury watches, Piguet is opening two boutiques in Delhi and Mumbai. It plans to release six limited edition watches with only...

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Festivities plum up luxury sales

Diwali has brought in good tidings for luxury brands in India. In fact, it has been the most illuminated season after two years of dry spell, thanks the economic downturn that started in 2008 and continued well into the end of 2009. This year the Indian economy is back on track and luxury retailers are seeing cash registers ring like never...

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Raymond Weil in Hyderabad

Raymond Weil, which opened its first exclusive boutique in New Delhi to cater to its niche group of customers and watch connoisseurs, has opened its first shop-in-shop at Hyderabad. Raymond Weil was one of the first Swiss luxury watchmakers to enter the Indian market 30 years ago. The company’s expansion plans includes: opening an Indian...