Fossil Group, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, specializes in the global design, development, marketing, and distribution of consumer fashion accessories. Its extensive product range encompasses classic timepieces, cutting-edge smartwatches, various jewelry items, designer handbags, compact leather goods, fashionable belts, and sunglasses. Beyond its own collections, the company also manufactures and distributes private label brands, and it engages in acquiring and reselling branded merchandise within non-FOSSIL branded retail environments. Fossil Group offers products under its own proprietary brand names, which include FOSSIL, SKAGEN, MICHELE, RELIC, and ZODIAC. Additionally, it holds licenses for prominent brands such as ARMANI EXCHANGE, DIESEL, DKNY, EMPORIO ARMANI, KATE SPADE NEW YORK, MICHAEL KORS, PUMA, TORY BURCH, Skechers, and BMW. The company employs a diverse sales and distribution network, selling its products through its own chain of retail and outlet stores, major department stores, specialty retail establishments, dedicated watch and jewelry boutiques, mass market retailers, e-commerce platforms, and both licensed and franchised FOSSIL retail locations, as well as via retail concessions. Its reach further extends to sales channels on airlines and cruise ships. As of January 2, 2022, Fossil Group operated a total of 370 stores worldwide. Founded in 1984, the company was initially known as Fossil, Inc., before officially changing its name to Fossil Group, Inc., in May 2013. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Richardson, Texas.
