{
  "id": 20056864,
  "title": "Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels help Richemont buck the luxury downturn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/cartier-and-van-cleef-arpels-help-richemont-buck-the-luxury-downturn-20056864",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T21:24:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/obsessions/richemont-cartier-van-cleef-arpels-luxury-downturn-6552176"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Swiss luxury conglomerate Richemont reported stronger-than-expected profits as its jewellery brands and watchmakers showcased growth and recovery, defying a prolonged downturn in the luxury sector. The company's net profit for the six months ending September rose 39% to €2.5 billion, surpassing market expectations, while sales increased 17% organically to €12.3 billion. Richemont's jewellery divisions, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Buccellati, drove growth, with sales rising 19% organically to €9.1 billion. Analysts at RBC noted the results as \"reassuring\" in a tough luxury market, but mentioned that jewellery sales growth in the second quarter was slightly below forecasts. Thomas Chauvet, an analyst at Citi, added that while margin delivery was solid, there were early signs of normalization in jewellery growth. Sales of Richemont's specialist watchmakers, such as Vacheron Constantin and Jaeger-LeCoultre, surged 12% organically in the second quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations of a 4% increase. Japan led market performance, with 23% organic sales growth, followed by the Americas at 19% and Europe at 15%. However, demand in mainland China remained weak, and sales in the Middle East and Africa declined 7% due to reduced tourism in the region. Richemont declined to comment on its potential involvement in the management of diamond producer De Beers, which is up for sale by mining group Anglo American.",
  "summary": "The Swiss luxury group reported stronger-than-expected profits as its jewellery maisons continued to grow and its specialist watchmakers showed signs of recovery.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}