Luxury groups face inventory squeeze under EU destruction ban
European regulations prohibiting the destruction of unsold apparel and footwear have officially taken effect, forcing a shift in luxury inventory management.
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European regulations prohibiting the destruction of unsold apparel and footwear have officially taken effect, forcing a shift in luxury inventory management.
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