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Watches of Switzerland Group is a luxury watch and jewellery retailer with a strong presence in the UK and United States. It operates showrooms for brands including Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer and Breitling and is increasingly focused on the larger and faster-growing US market.
Retail of luxury watches and jewellery, branded boutiques, e-commerce, showroom development, after-sales service and selected acquisitions.
The United Kingdom and United States, with a smaller presence in continental Europe.
Luxury consumer demand, allocation of scarce premium watches, US expansion, showroom openings, average selling prices, jewellery growth and brand relationships.
Luxury spending downturns, dependence on key watch brands, constrained product supply, foreign exchange, high store investment, competitive pressure and changes in consumer confidence.
FY2026 revenue reached about £1.83bn, up 13% at constant currency, with US sales up 24% and the United States becoming an increasingly important part of the group. Management guides to 5-10% organic revenue growth for FY2027; press reports of private-equity interest add a further potential catalyst, although no formal takeover offer has been announced.
Watches of Switzerland does not currently pay an ordinary dividend. Cash is retained for store expansion, acquisitions, working capital and investment in the US and luxury-jewellery growth strategy.
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