China’s gross domestic product slowed down last quarter due to a slew of factors. So should the luxury market prepare for hard times? Image credit: Shutterstock Will China’s sputtering GDP crush luxury brand hopes?
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China’s gross domestic product slowed down last quarter due to a slew of factors. So should the luxury market prepare for hard times? 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