Daily LInks
1. LVMH accounts for bigger share of French exports than agricultural sector. The €23.5B value of its goods heading abroad last year beat the 3.2 percent contribution of the entire agricultural sector, reinforcing the importance of the luxury sector to France’s trade balance. – Read More on the FT
2. Superfakes: The illicit world of luxury counterfeits. A dive into the complex network of high-end replica handbags and delves into the billion-dollar industry of counterfeit luxury goods. – See More on ABC News
3. Newsweek is making generative AI a fixture in its newsroom. “Newsweek believes that AI tools can help journalists work faster, smarter and more creatively,” reads the updated standards page.” – Read More on Nieman Lab
4. Mytheresa Sees Sales Gains in Struggling World of Luxury E-commerce. “The results underscore that Mytheresa is not just a luxury e-commerce platform. We build a community for luxury enthusiasts and create desirability through digital and physical experiences.” – Read More on Yahoo
5. Boards Still Have an ESG Expertise Gap — But They’re Improving. Recent developments show a positive shift, with the percentage of Fortune 100 board members possessing relevant ESG credentials rising from 29% to 43%. – Read More on HBR
6. World Retail Congress tackles climate change and AI. Retailers not adapting to the challenges of climate change will only increase their cost of doing business, Carrefour CEO Alexandre Bompard said. – Read More on Axios
