Swarovski loses its sparkle: Plunging profits caused by the pandemic and Chinese competition sparks a bitter family feud within the £2.5bn crystal empire
Swarovski profits are due to fall 30 per cent, from £2.5bn to £1.7bn, amid pandemic and Chinese competition
Robert Buchbauer, CEO and great-great grandson of the company's founder, plans to transform the firm
He wants to sack 6,000 staff, close 750 stores, and move the brand upmarket with more expensive products
But family including Paul, Nadja, Helmut and Gerhard Swarovski say he is 'steering the ship towards a reef'