London Faces Losing Luxury Shoppers to Paris and Milan

London fears losing luxury shoppers to Paris and Milan over tax-free shopping

London’s luxury retailers worry the city is losing its appeal as a shopping destination, with U.S., Chinese, and Gulf tourists increasingly favoring Paris and Milan due to tax incentives. As UK finance minister Jeremy Hunt prepares to deliver the government’s budget statement, the industry is pressing for a reinstatement of tax-free shopping for overseas visitors, […]