Richemont’s Half-Year Sales Up 29%, led by Asian Demand and Jewelry and Watch Sales

Luxury goods conglomerate, Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, said Friday that sales for the six-month period, ended September 30, increased by 29 percent to 4.2 billion euros ($4.68 billion), year-over-year. At constant exchange rates (stripping out the effects of currency exchange rates), the increase was 36 percent.The Swiss company reported solid growth across all segments, regions and channels.