Counterfeiting and IP – Luxury Memo special report
Luxury brands work hard to establish a positioning based on quality and artistry, but while this appeal lures in customers, it also makes them an attractive target for knockoffs.
Luxury brands work hard to establish a positioning based on quality and artistry, but while this appeal lures in customers, it also makes them an attractive target for knockoffs.
Luxury brands work hard to establish a positioning based on quality and artistry, but while this appeal lures in customers, it also makes them an attractive target for knockoffs.
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China is rapidly becoming one of the most important luxury markets in the world, with more than $7.4 billion in luxury goods being bought in the country per year, according to a new report from McKinsey.
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Kering-owned Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin has announced Patrick Pruniaux as its new CEO.
As China’s ecommerce arena heats up, marketplace JD.com is said to be the next Chinese retailer to introduce a luxury-specific selling platform.
Luxury is currently facing an onslaught of challenges, but one factor that may prove most damaging to the business’ future is dwindling interest in artisanal skills as professional career paths.
Luxury is currently facing an onslaught of challenges, but one factor that may prove most damaging to the business’ future is dwindling interest in artisanal skills as professional career paths.
Alibaba, one of China’s most prominent ecommerce platforms, is introducing enhancements to its intellectual property protection platform.