Luxury brands that struggled before the outbreak will continue to lose momentum in China if they do not transform their digital capabilities. Image credit: Hermès Why many Western luxury brands banking on China will fail
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Luxury brands that struggled before the outbreak will continue to lose momentum in China if they do not transform their digital capabilities. Image credit: Hermès 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