Retail
November 30, 2018
Italic is building a bridge between producers and consumers. Image courtesy of Italic
By Sarah Jones
A new startup is taking a different approach towards affordable luxury by allowing consumers to buy directly from manufacturers, removing the markup tied to brands and retailers.
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