Swatch stores close for second day after crowds
Swatch stores in Manchester and Liverpool have closed for a second day due to overwhelming crowds eager to purchase a new pocket watch. The company cited safety concerns and urged customers not to rush to stores, as the watches will be available for several months. Some criticized the management of the product launch, claiming it diverted police resources unnecessarily.
- ▪Swatch closed stores in the UK for safety reasons after large crowds formed.
- ▪The new pocket watch retails for £335 but has been resold online for up to £16,000.
- ▪Police were called to multiple locations due to crowd control issues and threats made outside stores.
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Swatch stores close for second day after crowdsImage caption, Police had to be called after crowds built up outside the Liverpool branch on SaturdayByRumeana JahangirNorth WestPublished4 hours agoSwatch stores in Manchester and Liverpool were shut for a second day after queues built up again, with shoppers keen to purchase a new £335 pocket watch.The Swiss firm closed many shops in cities across the UK on Saturday, saying it was due to "safety considerations".In a social media post following crowds at branches worldwide, they asked people "not to rush to our stores in large numbers" and said the items - which have been resold online for up to £16,000 - would "remain available for several months".However, some criticised the management of the product launch, saying the watches should be…
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