According to Reuters, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica stated that it plans to completely control its distribution channels in the next three to five year period, and eliminate its multi-brand retail partners.

Francois-Henry Bennahmias, Chief Executive, described the exercise as a "consolidation process to reach a fully integrated retail network."

Reuters correctly points out that Swiss watch brands are moving to improve control over their distribution networks in order to avoid inventory buybacks or inventory turning up on grey markets.

Richemont has 1,123 brand boutiques worldwide, as of 2017/18. It is also worth noting that more of the brand's brands are now being listed on Mr Porter and Net-a-Porter, with Vacheron Constantin the most recent.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica Reuter says that the Group's internal network of sales now accounts for 63% of its sales.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica will launch its online store in 2019 thanks to its own efforts. Revolution spoke with Bennahmias earlier this year at SIHH 2018. It's clear, we see a consolidation of everything we do. No matter the product or industry, people want to be closer to the buyers and producers.

Bennahmias insists that Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica will not have the complete collection available for sale on their ecommerce platform. However, he did suggest that special editions could be launched online only.

Bennahmias suggested in the Reuters report that he could buy over retailers as part of his consolidation efforts.

Bennahmias reports that Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica reported sales of "close to one million Swiss francs last year" and is expected to surpass this mark in the coming year.omega replica These figures are attributed to the ongoing consolidation of the retail network.

The watchmakers are continuing to move forward with their current strategy, but brick-and-mortar retail remains a vital infrastructure in the industry. Multi-brand retailers must be quick to innovate their business models, just as brands are changing the way they do business.