THE NATION'S RELATIONSHIP: WHAT PEOPLE MUST UNDERSTAND

For decades, the iconic American company has had a significant and sometimes troubled relationship to China. Initially capitalizing on its aspirational image of American luxury, Ralph Lauren grew its presence in the market through licensing agreements and partnerships, enabling local manufacturer

For decades, Ralph Lauren has kept a substantial role in the Chinese market. Beginning, the approach involved licensing Chinese producers to produce products bearing the famous brand. However, current shifts have revealed a complicated dynamic, including questions concerning brand protection, pro