Swiss watchmaker, a Swatch Group subsidiary, born from the quartz crisis in 1983
Swatch and Audemars Piguet have launched the Royal Pop pocket watches to mixed reception. Crowds have formed at stores worldwide, with safety concerns prompting closures in several cities. Early resale prices spike, while Swatch says the collection will remain available for months and is not limited.
The Norwegian Football Association has revealed demand for national team jerseys has surpassed all forecasts, with 250,000 kits ordered this year and outlets reporting long queues and sellouts. Nike says deliveries are imminent to improve availability as fans race to secure the red kit ahead of the quarter-final in Miami.