22. Jul 2026
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(AWP Alliance News) - Swatch Group published the transcript of its July 21, 2026 conference call on the publication of its half-year report, attended by CEO Nick Hayek and CFO Thierry Kenel. Hayek flagged a sharp rebound in demand from May through July following a March-April hit tied to the Middle East, citing May-June growth of 13.5% and saying July looked stronger than June.
Kenel said the retail channel reached about 50% of sales in the first half, with retail up 18%, while Hayek said retail productivity in China rose 9% despite overall Mainland China sales down about 5% in local currency. Management said Omega retail sales rose about 20% in the first half, while Omega overall grew by a single-digit percentage at constant rates as deliveries to wholesale were cut to reduce channel inventories.
Hayek said more than 1 million consumers applied via an "ESTA" process for a chance to buy 1,969 units of the new "1969" MoonSwatch, describing it as evidence of continued momentum in entry and mid-range segments.
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