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Cartier, IWC, and Piaget Set Sail with Luminara in Exclusive Retail Debut at Sea
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection partners with Starboard Luxury to bring iconic jewelry and watch maisons aboard its newest superyacht, Luminara
Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen, and Piaget have officially launched exclusive retail boutiques aboard Luminara, the newest vessel in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. This collaboration marks a first-of-its-kind retail experience at sea, made possible through a partnership with Starboard Luxury, the high-end division of Starboard Group.
This elegant retail concept brings together some of the world’s most renowned names in luxury, offering guests the opportunity to browse fine jewelry, Swiss timepieces, and expertly curated accessories—all while cruising aboard a superyacht.
In addition to the onboard boutiques, guests can enjoy personalized experiences including private viewings, in-suite appointments, and one-on-one shopping sessions with knowledgeable brand ambassadors.

“Starboard Luxury is honored to unite four legendary luxury brands—Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen, Piaget, and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection,” said Stacy Shaw, Senior Vice President, Luxury & Resorts, Starboard Group. “This debut underscores our commitment to redefining luxury retail with exceptional experiences at sea.”
As the third ship in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Luminara will explore the Mediterranean throughout 2025 before expanding its itineraries to the Asia-Pacific region and Alaska in 2026.
“Bringing Cartier, IWC, and Piaget aboard Luminara reflects our dedication to delivering elevated, meaningful experiences at sea,” said Ernesto Fara, President of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. “Together with Starboard Luxury, we’re connecting our guests to iconic maisons that share our values of craftsmanship, heritage, and excellence.”

International News
Pandora Delivers 6% Organic Revenue Growth in Q3 2025 Amid Global Headwinds
Danish jewellery giant Pandora reported 6% organic revenue growth in the third quarter of its 2025 financial year, despite a challenging global economic environment. The increase comprised 2% like-for-like growth and 4% from network expansion, according to the company’s latest Interim Report.
The brand’s gross margin stood at 79.3% for the quarter, slightly below the 80.1% recorded in Q3 2024. Pandora attributed a 280 basis-point headwind to foreign exchange, commodities, and tariff pressures. The company performed strongly in the US, while Spain, Canada, Poland, Portugal, and Japan all achieved double-digit like-for-like growth.
Pandora’s EBIT margin was 14.0% in Q3 2025, in line with expectations but 210 basis points lower year-on-year. Earnings per share declined 14%, though rose 5% in constant currency terms, reflecting steady underlying performance.

“We continue our growth journey and delivered solid results in a quarter marked by a difficult macroeconomic backdrop,” said Alexander Lacik, Pandora’s President and CEO. “The early success of our new product launches shows how we can unlock market potential through innovation, emotional storytelling, and affordable luxury. We are well-positioned for the holiday season and on track to achieve our full-year targets.”
During the quarter, Pandora opened 11 concept stores and eight shop-in-shops, with network expansion contributing roughly 5% to overall organic growth. The company plans to continue expanding globally but has revised its store opening guidance for 2025 to around 25 net new concept stores, down from the previous range of 25–50, as it closes up to 100 stores in China to optimise profitability.
Pandora also intends to roll out around 25 company-operated shop-in-shops and introduce its new store concept across key locations in the coming months.
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