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Alibaba’s Mike Hu on ‘Three-Dimensional’ Retail

10 December 2020 • By Casey Hall and Zoe Suen

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Alibaba’s Mike Hu on ‘Three-Dimensional’ Retail

Mike Hu, the executive who manages relationships with luxury brands like Burberry, Versace and Cartier for Alibaba-owned Tmall, says the e-commerce giant will employ a new ‘three-dimensional model’ of retail.

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The Year Ahead: The Digital Sprint Will Have Winners and Losers

7 December 2020 • By BoF Team and McKinsey & Company

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The Year Ahead: The Digital Sprint Will Have Winners and Losers

The pandemic has accelerated digital adoption. Successful fashion players must optimise their online experience and channel mix while finding persuasive ways to integrate human touch.

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Luxury Industry Fights to Keep Tourists in London After Brexit

29 November 2020 • By Bloomberg

Retailers are calling on the UK government to reverse a decision to abolish a tax relief perk for shoppers visiting from outside the EU.

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Luxury Industry Fights to Keep Tourists in London After Brexit

Retailers are calling on the UK government to reverse a decision to abolish a tax relief perk for shoppers visiting from outside the EU.

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Burberry Beats Expectations, Takes Aim at Discounts

12 November 2020 • By Bloomberg

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Burberry Beats Expectations, Takes Aim at Discounts

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Luxury Sector Recovers in Time for Second Lockdown

5 November 2020 • By Pierre Mallevays

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Luxury Sector Recovers in Time for Second Lockdown

Quarterly results have highlighted a recovery in sales over the summer, but the sector is bracing itself for further lockdowns in Europe and potential post-election turmoil in the US.

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Which Brands Resonated Most in China This Fashion Month?

8 October 2020 • By Zoe Suen

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Which Brands Resonated Most in China This Fashion Month?

This season, labels relied on a variety of tactics to activate the world’s largest luxury market.

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Luxury Makes Gains Despite Chaos

6 October 2020 • By Pierre Mallevays

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Luxury Makes Gains Despite Chaos

The market proved resilient through WHO warnings of a Covid spike in Europe, huge uncertainty over Brexit and the US elections, and the collapse of the sector’s biggest deal, as investors set their eyes on 2021.

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Why Gucci Is Getting Into Resale

5 October 2020 • By Rachel Deeley

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Why Gucci Is Getting Into Resale

Levi’s is also launching a second hand site this week as brands bet on new business models to connect with consumers and navigate the pandemic.

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Riccardo Tisci’s Burberry Challenge

18 September 2020 • By Tim Blanks

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Riccardo Tisci’s Burberry Challenge

The designer’s task at Burberry has been to create a strong new identity for the brand. His latest collection, infused by life under the ocean, highlighted just how tricky that challenge is.

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Burberry Plans Ethical Luxury Investment

9 September 2020 • By Bloomberg

The planned bond sale comes as the UK company starts to get over the worst effects of the coronavirus crisis.

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Burberry Plans Ethical Luxury Investment

The planned bond sale comes as the UK company starts to get over the worst effects of the coronavirus crisis.

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