Today in luxury marketing:
Alexander McQueen sets retail push
At an exclusive interview at the firm’s East End headquarters in London, CEO Jonathan Akeroyd said the overarching goal is “to be known to be the best British luxury ready-to-wear brand, and we’re very much on track for that," according to WWD.
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