Luxury Brands

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A split image showing a classic Swatch watch face and a digital replica on a Samsung device, symbolizing the intellectual property dispute.

Swatch demands $170M from Samsung for watch face designs

A London High Court found Samsung liable for trademark infringement in 2022, prompting Swatch to demand $170 million in damages for digital watch face replicas.

Julian Beaumont·June 27, 2026

An empty luxury car showroom with a few people looking at their phones, symbolizing the loss of 50 million customers in the luxury sector.

Automotive

Luxury brands lose 50 million customers amid shifting consumer demands

The luxury sector, once a bastion of exclusivity, has seen an estimated 50 million customers walk away, leaving a gaping hole in its post-downturn recovery efforts.

Santiago Acosta·May 23, 2026