Thatchers v Aldi: A lookalikes playbook for brands?

The case put a spotlight on ‘dupe culture’ and offered a clear route for brands to take on the discounters. But not every brand will have the means or the inclination to put up the fight, discovers Marisa Woutersen.

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Thatchers v Aldi: A lookalikes playbook for brands?

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