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Vertu’s failure is a cautionary tale for luxury electronics

August 23, 2017

Vertu recently had all of its assets liquidated. Image credit: Vertu

 

By Danny Parisi

Last month, British luxury smartphone manufacturer Vertu closed its doors, signaling the dangerous road for luxury brands that seek to enter the world of consumer electronics.

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