Middle East going strong as
Swiss watch exports tumble
Swiss Watch Group. (SWG), which manages a portfolio of fashion-led watch, jewelry, eyewear, leather accessories and writing instrument brands in the Middle East, says worldwide the watch industry has seen a downturn and there has been a decline in terms of both value and volume
August 31, 2009

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Moschino expands in
Saudi domestic market
Italian luxury brand Moschino, part of the Aeffe Group, has opened a 214 square metre downtown boutique at the Stars Avenue Mall in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The boutique presents Moschino and Moschino Cheap and Chic ready-to-wear and accessory collections starting from Spring-Summer 2009
August 31, 2009

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Neuhaus introduces the Sommelier Collection Neuhaus has released a unique concept in travel retail, dubbed the Sommelier Collection August 31, 2009

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Anthon Berg unveils new products at Cannes For nearly a century and a half, Anthon Berg has been good to travelers, offering them a wide selection of their signature marzipan bars August 31, 2009

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Duc d’O Chocolaterie makes important changes for Cannes On the 25th anniversary of the TFWA show in Cannes, Duc d’O Chocolaterie will once again showcase a number of remarkable new chocolate creations August 31, 2009

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Franklin offers Swiss-designed
travel accessory lineup
WorldConnect AG and Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. recently announced that they have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for the United States, Canada, and Oceania
August 31, 2009

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Dubai tourism gets back to growth
Dubai tourist arrivals grew 5% in the first half of this year over the year-ago period as the emirate - reeling from a global economic slump - managed to lure visitors with an aggressive marketing campaign, official data showed
August 31, 2009