Gucci,Louis Vuitton and co lose their buzz in Australia as flagship stores flounder

Gucci,Louis Vuitton and co lose their buzz in Australia as flagship stores flounder

After years of rapid growth,luxury purveyors in Australia appear to be flatlining,finally caught up in the cost-of-living crisis confronting the nation’s shoppers.

  • bySimon Johanson

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No case to answer:Cosette cleared of claims it sold designer fakes

No case to answer:Cosette cleared of claims it sold designer fakes

After more than 1000 complaints,the Australian retailer has been cleared of wrongdoing – but some unhappy customers are standing firm in their belief they were misled.

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