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How Sephora reflects broader challenges facing Western beauty brands in China

Inside Retail

The company plans to lay off approximately 4000 employees, which represents 10 per cent of Sephora China’s total workforce. These significant markdowns, while attractive to consumers in the short term, have potentially far-reaching implications for brand perception and long-term profitability in the Chinese market.

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How to Treat Pricing Like a Brand Guardian

Wiser

You’ve got marketing and sales, product, customer support, category management , and many other roles that all tie into brand management. One such role is the brand guardian. This position focuses on protecting a brand’s presence in the market. Retailers are more aggressive with sales and markdowns.

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