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New Hour Passion opening in Zurich airport
Zurich, 14 March 2016 – Swatch Group announces the opening of a new Hour Passion boutique at Zurich Airport, Switzerland. The multibrand store, located on Level 2 of Airside Center, covers a total area of approximately 300 square meters and houses an extensive portfolio of about 30 Swiss quality brands, among others Blancpain, Omega and Longines…
Swatch Group and Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne to collaborate
Swatch Group and the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne as well as the Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne are to work together on a long-term basis. The cooperation contract was recently signed. The Swatch Group, with its globally established watch brands, is the ideal match for a Swiss tourism brand with an international reputation. The new Bürgenstock…
Swatch and Safilo Group
Swatch and Safilo Group announce five-year collaboration agreement Biel (Switzerland), Padua (Italy), February 9, 2016 – Italian eyewear creator Safilo and Swatch Ltd have signed a collaboration agreement for Swatch branded sunglass Eyewear. Creative, playful and lifestyle oriented, Swatch The Eyes will be launched in Spring 2016. The…
Repurchasing of own shares
Second trading line on SIX Swiss Exchange Ltd Biel/Bienne (Switzerland), 3 February, 2016 – The Swatch Group intends to repurchase own shares up to a maximum value of CHF 1 billion for a later reduction of capital or for other purposes. Swatch Group repurchases the shares for a reduction of capital or to hold them as treasury…
Tissot Official Timekeeper
Tissot, Official Timekeeper of the Tour de France once again Tissot, a member of the Swatch Group, has distinguished itself once again in the world of cycling by becoming Official Timekeeper of the Tour de France and all cycling time trials run by Amaury Sport Organisation. The Swiss brand will provide its innovative timekeeping systems at all…