Swatch Group e Tiffany & Co, o fim de uma colaboração que nunca resultou

O Swatch Group anunciou hoje ter terminado os seus contratos de cooperação com a Tiffany & Co., alegando que o joalheiro norte-americano "fez esforços sistemáticos para bloquear e atrasar o desenvolvimento do negócio". Pelo comunicado, as coisas não vão ficar por aqui.

Do comunicado:

Within the framework of the long-term partnership agreement, in spring 2008, Swatch Group founded Tiffany Watch Co. Ltd., which was responsible for the development, production and distribution of «Tiffany & Co.» branded watches. Worldwide sales were handled through points of sale operated by Tiffany & Co., by The Swatch Group Ltd and by independent retailers.

Tiffany Watch Co. Ltd. will be permitted to wind down current business over the course of two years following effective termination of the cooperation contracts.

Swatch Group and Tiffany Watch Co. Ltd. will press claims for damages against Tiffany & Co., New York, in compensation for the loss of planned long-term future business.