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December 5, 2025
Hermès consistently earns the loyalty of its customers and attracts new and repeat business because of its emphasis on creativity, craftsmanship and product quality. Image credit: Shutterstock
By Mickey Alam Khan
Luxury marketers and professionals planning for the coming year have to gird themselves for both opportunities and challenges in the business, requiring dexterity and knowledge that comes with experience and daring.
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