![Scale is paramount in luxury and, as a consequence, M&A should be well supported. Here is why. Image credit: Louis Vuitton](https://cache.luxurydaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/jing-daily-102620.jpg)
Luxury’s shark tank: Be patient and M&A will thrive again eventually
Posted By a Luxury Daily columnist On In Featured,Industry sectors,Retail | No Comments![Scale is paramount in luxury and, as a consequence, M&A should be well supported. Here is why. Image credit: Louis Vuitton](https://cache.luxurydaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/jing-daily-102620.jpg)
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