This year, many luxury retailers have reported huge foot traffic losses, and with COVID-19 spreading again, brands will see an even more drastic decline. Image credit: Bottega Veneta, Haitong Zheng
How Western luxury brands should handle a second wave of COVID-19
Posted By a Luxury Daily columnist On In Featured,Industry sectors,Retail | No 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