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Montblanc partners with YNAP for mobile store

Montblanc has partnered with YNAP (Yoox Net-a-Porter) for the launch of a mobile store. YNAP will be powering the mobile commerce for the next phase of Montblanc's e-commerce business. The aim of the new platform is for Montblanc's customers to be able to connect their physical shopping experience with the new online store with improved customer...

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Yoox Net-a-Porter to enhance Montblanc’s online shopping

Montblanc has announced that Yoox Net-a-Porter will operate its e-commerce platform starting from this month as it looks to take its digital capability to the “next level”. The move for Montblanc to choose Yoox Net-a-Porter to enhance its online shopping experience further strengthens ties with Compagnie Financière Richemont SA, the parent...

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Covid-19 impact reduces Richemont's Q1 sales by 47 percent

During the first quarter under review, the Richemont Group’s trading and operations were strongly impacted by Covid-19 resulting in sales decline of 47 percent at constant and actual basis to 1,193 million euros (1,360 million dollars). The company said in a statement that sales contracted significantly across all regions, channels and business...

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Montblanc and Bape team up for leather goods collection

Japanese streetwear brand A Bathing Ape, best known as Bape, has joined forces with Montblanc to release a limited-edition collection of leather accessories featuring Bape’s exclusive camouflage print and Montblanc’s logo. The pieces include a document case, a portfolio, a pen pouch and a matching wallet. Prices range from 235 US dollars for the...

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Montblanc ditches Marcolin in favor of Kering Eyewear in licensing deal

Montblanc (Richemont) has entered a licensing agreement with Kering Eyewear, allowing it to develop, manufacture and distribute glasses and sunglasses carrying the Montblanc brand. “Montblanc is excited to enter a new relationship with Kering Eyewear, a partner known globally for manufacturing some of the finest luxury eyewear”, said Montblanc’s...

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Montblanc enters wearable tech market

Luxury brand Montblanc is entering the wearable technology market with the introduction of a smartwatch strap for its for analogue watches. Rather than putting the wearable technology directly into one of its luxury timepieces, Montblanc has decided to enter the market with a functional e-strap, to provide smartwatch features without “...