Luxury Watch Retailer’s Revenue Grows, but Shares Fall on Lower-than-Expected Sales

  • Watches of Switzerland reports 17% revenue increase to £407m in Q3
  • Revenue growth lower than expected due to Christmas strikes and economic concerns
  • Luxury watch sales up 22%, luxury jewelry sales down 2%
  • CEO Brian Duffy praises team’s efforts and strong demand
  • Expansion into Europe with new mono-brand boutiques in Stockholm and Dublin

Watches of Switzerland Group has reported a 17% increase in revenue to £407m for the 13 weeks ending January 29, slightly missing analyst expectations of £425m. The company attributed the lower sales growth to rail and postal strikes over Christmas and economic concerns. Despite this, the group maintained its full-year revenue guidance of £1.5bn to £1.55bn. Luxury watch sales grew 22%, while luxury jewelry sales fell 2%. CEO Brian Duffy praised team efforts and strong demand. The company plans to open a new mono-brand boutique in Dublin with TAG Heuer later this month.

Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate and objective information about Watches of Switzerland’s revenue growth, the reasons for lower than expected sales, and the company’s outlook for future performance. It also includes quotes from the CEO that support the information presented.
Noise Level: 3
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Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: Watches of Switzerland’s share price was down 11% in early afternoon trading
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