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Cartier owner sales lifted by jewellery, improving Asia
Cartier owner sales lifted by jewellery, improving Asia
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Swiss luxury group Richemont, owner of Cartier and other iconic luxury brands, on Friday reported sales ahead of analysts' forecasts notably thanks to strength in its jewellery division. Strong demand for jewellery boosted the sales of brands Buccellati, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Vhernier by six percent in the reporting period, with momentum accelerating in the second quarter.

China retail sales grew at slowest pace in over a year
China retail sales grew at slowest pace in over a year
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Retail sales in China grew last month at the slowest pace in over a year, official data showed Friday, highlighting the battle facing authorities' efforts to counteract persistent consumer malaise. Retail sales rose 2.9 percent on-year last month, data from the NBS showed, slightly lower than the three percent increase recorded in September.