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Alexander Wei

Before joining Luxury Society, Alexander was a business journalist covering M&A, finance, technology and marketing strategy at Women’s Wear Daily. He contributed articles to Financial Times, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, WSJ. Magazine and other media regularly as well. Alexander is also Research Director at DLG China.

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Alexander
Wei
Editor, Luxury Society

Before joining Luxury Society, Alexander was a business journalist covering M&A, finance, technology and marketing strategy at Women’s Wear Daily. He contributed articles to Financial Times, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, WSJ. Magazine and other media regularly as well. Alexander is also Research Director at DLG China.

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Re-examining Hainan: More Than a Duty-Free Market

By capitalising on Hainan, CDFG is now the world’s largest travel retailer, controlling 90 per cent of China’s duty-free market. However, the potential of Hainan extends beyond the offshore duty-free market. Global brands should consider how to diversify their retail network in this regional market as the free trade port develops.

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Can a B Corp Certified Chloé Really Bring Change At Richemont?

Chloé’s decision to become a B Corp is a significant step forward for the luxury industry in terms of ESG. However, the debate over how to strike a balance between profitability and corporate social responsibility continues. Will Chloé, and the group as a whole, be able to transform in the face of external pressure?