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Johann Rupert, chairman of Swiss conglomerate Richemont, sounded a sobering note on the immediate future of the luxury business as the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and resultant lockdowns and travel bans take their toll on global economies.
Johann Rupert, chairman of Swiss conglomerate Richemont, sounded a sobering note on the immediate future of the luxury business as the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and resultant lockdowns and travel bans take their toll on global economies.