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As Agentic AI Takes Center Stage, Concerns Surface
Experts say shifting the liability to shoppers when agents make mistakes could cause problems.
EXCLUSIVE: Moynat Plants Flag in Italy With First Store in Milan
The accessories brand banked on Milan Design Week to make its retail debut in the Italian market and reveal…
Despite All Obstacles, Design Is Still Betting on China
Upscale and luxury design furniture and accessories brands say that China is a long-term game.
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Francesco Russo Debuts First Store in Milan
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Paris Retailers Advised to Capitalize on ‘Celine Dion Effect’
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Rains Opens First Asia Flagship In Shanghai
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