Today in luxury marketing:
Di Marco's Gucci a work in progress
Despite a disappointing set of third-quarter sales figures, Gucci chief executive officer Patrizio di Marco maintains that the Italian luxury giant is on the right track in terms of its repositioning efforts and is working to boost its competitive edge over rivals, both established and emerging, per Women's Wear Daily.
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