In 2018, Cartier’s parent company disclosed destroying nearly €500 million of luxury watches; it bought them back to prevent heavy discounts from weakening its brands
US News: Discover how Richemont, the parent company of Cartier, destroyed nearly €500 million in unsold luxury watches to protect brand value and maintain exclusivity in the market. Understand the impact of inventory management on luxury pricing and consumer perception.
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Representative image of luxury watches being destroyed to protect a premium brand's market value. Image Credits: ChatGPT. Luxury watches rely on a simple idea: scarcity can be part of the product itself. A timepiece may contain intricate mechanical c... [4286 chars]
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