Watch company Fossil joins Houlden Group

The Fossil range introduces more choice for retailers, including brands such as Fossil, Emporio Armani, Diesel, DKNY, Philippe Starck, Zodiac, Burberry, Michael Kors, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Adidas, Michele and Armani Exchange.

Giles Bushby, managing director at Fossil, said: “I am delighted that Fossil and the Houlden Group have started a new and exciting strategic alliance. As a supplier we can offer an outstandingly profitable and commercial array of fashion branded watches and jewellery, and as a group of customers, Houlden represents the best of the best in independent jewellery and watch retailing. We will be present at the next Management and Buying event in June and look forward to meeting as many of the members as we can and introducing the Fossil world to the Houlden Group.”

Houlden Group chief executive Stuart Laing commented: “Fossil is a great addition to our suppliers list as it offers our members access to a wide selection of leading watch brands encompassing many price points. We’re delighted they are now on board and are looking forward to them joining us at our June meeting.”