1. China’s Booming Grey Markets Add Woes to Luxury Brands. China’s growing grey markets are complicating matters for luxury brands, with unauthorized sales channels eroding profits and weakening the control of brand pricing and authenticity. – Read More on Reuters
2. What Does Luxury Even Mean Today? Four Fashion Insiders Weigh In. Industry insiders explore how the definition of luxury in fashion has evolved, exploring shifting values around exclusivity, craftsmanship, and sustainability. – Read More on LA Times
3. Reebok, Autry Reach Settlement in Shoe Design Trademark Suit. Reebok and Autry have settled their legal dispute over shoe design trademarks, resolving a lawsuit that centered on intellectual property rights in the highly competitive sneaker market. – Read More on Bloomberg
4. Want a Birkin, Go to Russia. Hermès Birkin bags, a symbol of luxury and exclusivity, are becoming more accessible in Russia, with the country’s grey market providing easier access to the coveted bags despite global supply challenges. – Read More on The Week
5. Canada Goose Accuses E-Commerce Operators of Trademark Infringement. Canada Goose has filed lawsuits against several e-commerce operators, accusing them of trademark infringement by selling counterfeit products that undermine the luxury brand’s reputation and authenticity. – Read More on Cook County Record