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About Watches of Switzerland Group
Its shares trade on LSE under the ticker WOSG.L. It has been listed since 30 May 2019. In the fiscal year to 30 April 2026, it reported revenue of £1.83bn and net income of £99.0m. At that date it held total assets of £1.46bn and shareholders' equity of £628.7m.
Watches of Switzerland Group Plc operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in Leicester, Leicestershire. The company went IPO on 2019-05-30. The firm also offers jewelry, fashion and classic watches and a range of watch and jewelry aftercare services to its customers. The firm offers watches through its own-branded Watches of Switzerland, Mappin and Webb, Mayors and Goldsmiths stores. The firm also operates mono-brand stores under a single watch brand and its own jewelry brands and third-party jewelry brands through its Mappin and Webb, Mayors and Goldsmiths stores; and fashion and classic watches through its Goldsmiths stores. In addition, the Company offers a wide range of watches and jewelries online through its own Watches of Switzerland, Goldsmiths, Mayors and Mappin and Webb branded Websites.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Specialty Retail
- Listed since
- 30 May 2019
- Employees
- 1,899
- Website
- thewosgroupplc.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Ian CarterIndependent Non-Executive Chairman£198,577
- Mr. Brian DuffyChief Executive Officer, Executive Director, since 2019£710,271
- Mr. Anders RombergChief Financial Officer, Executive Director, since 2014£501,127
- Ms. Laura BattleyCompany Secretary
- Ms. Tea ColaianniSenior Non-Executive Independent Director£82,500
- Ms. Baroness MoncktonIndependent Designated Non-Executive Director for Workforce Engagement£72,783
- Mr. Robert MoorheadNon-Executive Independent Director£72,655
- Ms. Chabi NouriNon-Executive Independent Director£61,301
- Ms. Caroline BrowneGroup Finance, Investor Relations Director, since 2025
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 78
- Environment
- 99
- Social
- 61
- Governance
- 75
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 235 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 3,998 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 163,938 t
- Women in the workforce
- 53.24864%
- Carbon reduction policy
- No
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Strong brand reputation: Watches of Switzerland is well-known for its high-quality luxury watches and exceptional customer service.
- Extensive product range: The company offers a wide range of luxury watches, including popular brands like Rolex, Omega, and TAG Heuer.
- Strategic partnerships: Watches of Switzerland has established partnerships with renowned watch brands, enabling exclusive product offerings and collaborations.
- Omnichannel presence: The company operates both physical stores and an online platform, allowing customers to shop conveniently through various channels.
Weaknesses
- Dependency on luxury market: Watches of Switzerland heavily relies on the luxury watch market, which can be affected by economic downturns or changing consumer preferences.
- Limited geographic presence: The company primarily operates in the UK and the US, with potential growth opportunities in other regions.
- Vulnerability to counterfeit products: As a seller of luxury watches, Watches of Switzerland faces the risk of counterfeit products impacting its reputation and sales.
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets: The company can explore opportunities to expand its presence in emerging markets where luxury goods demand is growing.
- Digital transformation: Investing in advanced technology and digital platforms can enhance customer engagement, online sales, and overall business efficiency.
- Collaboration with fashion brands: Partnering with renowned fashion brands for limited edition watch collections can attract new customers and create buzz.
Threats
- Economic uncertainties: Economic downturns and currency fluctuations can impact consumer purchasing power, potentially affecting the demand for luxury watches.
- Intense competition: The luxury watch industry is highly competitive, with other retailers and online platforms vying for market share.
- Shift in consumer preferences: Changes in consumer preferences, such as a shift towards smartwatches or alternative accessories, could impact the demand for traditional luxury watches.
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