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The Recession That Wasn’t?

China’s economy is ramping up just as America’s is slowing down, giving global brands some options to navigate a downturn. That, plus what else to watch for this week.
Chinese consumers are heading back to stores at pre-pandemic levels, an encouraging sign for global brands.
Chinese consumers are heading back to stores at pre-pandemic levels, an encouraging sign for global brands. (Getty Images)

In July of last year, BoF asked

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