Cartier SA · Paris France
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Time has been good to Cartier. The creator of the women's wristwatch (in 1888) also made the first wristwatch with a leather strap -- for a Brazilian aviator in 1904. Now a global symbol of cosmopolitan fashion, the glittering Cartier trademark bedecks jewelry, clocks, watches, perfume, leather goods, apparel, and accessories. Nearly three-fourths of sales come from jewelry and watches. Cartier baubles and beads are distributed worldwide through more than 250 Cartier boutiques and through licensees and retail concessions. Cartier is the jewel in the crown of Swiss group Compagnie Financière Richemont , one of the world's largest luxury goods companies. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Cartier SA Financials
| Company Type | Subsidiary Single Location |
| Fiscal Year-End | March |
| Annual Sales (mil.) | $0.4 |
| Employees | 3 |
Cartier SA Executives
9 executives listed for Cartier SA's Paris, location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| President and CEO | Bernard Fornas | Network |
| Finance Director | François Lepercq | Network |
| Managing Director, Cartier UK | Arnaud Bamberger | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Cartier SA
Jewelry sales depend partly on consumer income. Small jewelers can effectively compete with large chains because price isn't the main factor determining sales. Profitability depends on merchandising and effective marketing. Jewelry is sold not only by specialized jewelry retailers, but also by department stores and mass merchants. Because regular gross margins are very high, often 50 percent, mass merchants have been able to cut prices and take market share. Wal-Mart is the largest jewelry retailer in the US. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Cartier SA Competitors
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