![China has become a test tube for digital transitions of physical events as the COVID-19 lockdowns and bans on large gatherings force marketers such as Sephora to become more creative in their audience engagement. Image courtesy of Sephora, LVMH](https://cache.luxurydaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/virtual-sephora-day-2.jpg)
Bar China, most levers of luxury demand on mute
Posted By a Luxury Daily columnist On In Featured,Industry sectors,News,Research,Retail | No Comments![China has become a test tube for digital transitions of physical events as the COVID-19 lockdowns and bans on large gatherings force marketers such as Sephora to become more creative in their audience engagement. Image courtesy of Sephora, LVMH](https://cache.luxurydaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/virtual-sephora-day-2.jpg)
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