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China Breaks Counterfeit Goods Ring Worth 100 Million Yuan

The case highlights the challenge faced by brands in China, whose products run the risk of being copied.
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Lacoste Owner in Talks to Acquire The Kooples

Swiss investor Maus Frères has entered exclusive negotiations with shareholders to take over French label The Kooples.
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Is Luxury Immune from Europe's Trade Tussle with China?

China has given a lifeline to European luxury brands, but trade tensions are brewing. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
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Hermès Still Benefiting From Buoyant Asian Demand

Along with Louis Vuitton and Gucci, Hermès is still riding high on strong demand from Asian clients with net profit up 15 percent to €1.4 billion and operating income up 6 percent to €2 billion.
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Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't

The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?
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Cultural Appropriation: Theft or Innovation?

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Some see cultural appropriation as inherently disrespectful, while others see it as vital to creative expression and innovation. Who’s right?

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