How Coach scaled from a single store into a global icon
Lew Frankfort transformed Coach from a $6 million handbag maker into a $20 billion accessible luxury brand by blending visionary 'magic' with disciplined 'logic,' prioritizing values, culture, and consumer intimacy over short-term gains.
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