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Watch: French protesters loot Hermès, Apple and other luxury stores across cities

Looters ransacked luxury boutiques, electronics outlets, supermarkets and other businesses across several French cities on Saturday as protests against the rising cost of living descended into widespread violence, with authorities reporting mass arrests, injured police officers and fires.

The Times of India · 8h ago

China's luxury demand recovery may remain elusive, forcing global brands to rethink growth: Bernstein report

A report by Bernstein indicates that the luxury goods industry faces challenges due to reduced Chinese consumer demand. Economic factors such as falling property prices and youth unemployment are contributing to a weakened market. Companies may need to adjust their pricing strategies to meet consumer expectations for affordability and value.

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Watch robbery gang jailed after businessman feared for his life in Mayfair mugging

A judge says luxury watch thefts are a ‘blight’ on London after the trio violently stole a £137,000 timepiece from a visiting entrepreneur

Evening Standard · Oct 16

What Would You Do With Your Money Differently if Nobody Could See What You Bought?

What would change about your spending if nobody could see your purchases, your home, or the things you brought through the front door? That question gets surprisingly revealing once you separate what you genuinely enjoy from what you buy to maintain an image. A designer jacket, a newer SUV, or…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 13

LVMH's weak China sales raise fresh concerns over global luxury market recovery

LVMH's quarterly report indicated a 5% decline in fashion and leather goods sales due to weak demand. The company's overall organic sales growth was only 1%, falling short of expectations. Analysts have reduced target prices for LVMH shares by an average of 9% due to these results. This downturn in…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Jordanian princess spots stolen engagement ring in UK auction catalogue

Princess Firyal Irshaid discovered her missing engagement ring in a British auction catalogue in November 2020, prompting an investigation into jewellery allegedly stolen from her Belgravia home. The 81-year-old told a London court that several pieces had disappeared while she was abroad during the pandemic. Her former housekeeper denies stealing…

The Times of India · Oct 13

1930s Patek Philippe watch found in Cornwall sells for £59,000

A vintage Patek Philippe wristwatch discovered during a house clearance in Camborne, Cornwall, has sold for £59,000 after attracting fierce competition from international collectors. The 1930s timepiece had remained among jewellery in a family home for decades before its value was properly assessed. Initially estimated at between £5,000 and £10,000…

The Times of India · Oct 12

The Fitbit Edge has me questioning why I even need a smartwatch

The new Fitbit Edge is a successor to the Fitbit Charge 6, sitting between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Woman’s £10 flea-market ring was sold for £656,750 after diamond discovery

A woman stumbled upon an unassuming ring at a car boot sale for just ten pounds. After proudly wearing it for thirty years, a local jeweller's keen eye suggested it might hold more than sentimental value. The subsequent appraisal shocked everyone, revealing a stunning 26.27 carat cushion-cut diamond, which later…

The Times of India · Oct 12

PC Jeweller shares jump 5% to fresh 52-week high, market value swells by Rs 2,500 crore in 4 sessions

PC Jeweller shares hit a fresh 52-week high, extending a four-session rally to 20%. The stock has gained 64% in 2026 so far, supported by renewed investor optimism after the company repaid its outstanding debt ahead of schedule and achieved debt-free status.

The Economic Times · Oct 12