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Louis Vuitton Is Opening a Hotel. What Does That Mean for Retail? | 5 Things Friday UK

Retail is moving fast, and this week’s Five Things Friday breaks down the brand moves that matter.

Alex is joined by Simone, co-founder and CEO of NIFT — Need It For Tonight, a rapid delivery infrastructure business powering retail through a fashion marketplace app and B2B plugin.

This episode covers Louis Vuitton’s immersive Mayfair “hotel” pop-up, why luxury brands are leaning into experience-led marketing, how brands are activating around the London Marathon, Clarks’ move into marketplace retail, ASOS’ latest results, and the growing cost pressures facing UK retailers.

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