Personal Accessories

The Swatch Group Ltd is a world-leading manufacturer of finished watches and movements. It offers a diverse brand portfolio that covers various price points and a broad distribution network around the world. After seeing a sharp downturn, the group ...

The global leader in costume jewellery, Austria-based Swarovski AG, is renowned for its manufacturing prowess and high-quality crystal. Seeking to further grow its presence in developed and emerging markets alike, Swarovski is engaging in diverse ...

Pandora designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished and contemporary jewellery within the affordable luxury space. The company continues to focus on geographical expansion and its own concept stores, although at a slower pace, as 2018 brings ...

Despite currency volatility, Bags and Luggage in Western Europe stays strong and resilient. Backpacks and handbags remain the main growth drivers, and luxury conglomerates continue to dominate rankings. However, over the forecast period, they will ...

As the region with the lowest per capita expenditure, Asia Pacific remains with much opportunity for growth, with economic expansion, consumers’ rising disposable income and desire for watches as fashion accessories. The category is becoming more ...

The distribution landscape for personal accessories continues to develop rapidly, as both brands and retailers focus on digital in order to keep pace with changing consumer preferences. Industry players increasingly recognise the importance of a ...

Led by its Cartier brand, Richemont SA, Cie Financière has maintained a leading market position, with a focus on globally recognised brands within jewellery and watches. The group is particularly exposed to fluctuations in demand for luxury ...

There are two main forces driving sales of jewellery in Western Europe. First, sales of high-priced fine jewellery, for which tourist flows are critical, recovered in 2018, along with the gradual return of affluent tourists to previously forsaken ...

In 2018, personal accessories in Australia continued to post positive growth, with current value growth on a par with that posted in 2017. Similarly to 2017, bags and luggage saw the strongest growth, driven by the positive performance of key ...

Personal accessories is on the right path, with accelerating growth as a result of the recovery of watches, and strong performance within jewellery, the main value generators of the industry. Personal accessories is set to continue cashing in on ...

Overall, value sales of personal accessories showed signs of recovery in 2018 compared to 2017. A recessional phase was experienced in 2016 and 2017 due to falling oil prices, increasing cost of living, and uncertainty leading to lack of demand from ...

Romania continues to see solid economic growth in 2018 with disposable income having seen strong growth throughout the review period. This improvement has benefited personal accessories, with an increasingly aspirational and fashion-conscious ...

Personal accessories posted healthy retail current value growth in 2018, thanks in part to the intensifying premiumisation trend. The categories most affected by this trend were mechanical watches and luxury handbags, which registered stronger growth...

Personal accessories continued to grow during 2018 as Swedish consumers turned towards accessories to personalise their look. One of the drivers of the personalisation trend is the increased focus on appearance, which is being exacerbated by social ...

Personal accessories registered retail current value growth in 2018, underpinned by macroeconomic recovery in China, which strengthened consumer confidence. Rising disposable income levels encouraged local consumers to trade up to high-end or even ...

The buoyant state of the Dutch economy and improved consumer confidence are fuelling demand for personal accessories. Dutch consumers are becoming more open and willing to spend on products, not only for their primary functionality, but also as ...

Personal accessories recorded healthy growth in the UK in 2018, but with significant disparities between and within categories. The most noticeable concerns the performance of the high end compared to the rest of the industry. The weak pound sterling...

Personal accessories registered stronger growth in 2018 than in the previous year thanks to the improvement in the macroeconomic environment in the country, which resulted in lower inflation rates and higher GDP growth than in 2017. The development ...

Price competition between brands became an important factor in demand for personal accessories products such as bags and luggage, jewellery, watches and writing instruments. Promotional price discounts were usually offered on non-luxury bags and ...

Personal accessories in Singapore experienced stronger retail current value growth in 2018, supported by a recovery in the national economy. This lifted consumer confidence while increasing discretionary income, which spurred spending. Crossbody bags...