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Why brands should scale back and focus on the core to drive growth

May 13, 2026

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 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

 

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A market correction is taking place in the broader luxury market, with increasing polarization across brands and consumer segments, following years of democratization of the luxury category and a growing tilt towards aspirational consumers, away from the core.

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