Merilee Kern
Executive Editor and Producer at JustLuxe
TV, Radio and Podcast Host at Freelance
Contributor at Luxe Beat
Founder, Executive Editor and Producer at The Luxe List
Chief Strategy Officer | PR, Marketing Communications & Branding Executive | Celebrity & Influencer Brand Partnerships | Public Speaker | TV/Radio/Podcast Host
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1 week ago |
justluxe.com | Merilee Kern
AI has shattered the technical and cost barriers for counterfeiters, with fake e-shops and deceptive ads proliferating at record speed The counterfeit luxury goods market in the United States continues to pose significant challenges. This as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reports seizing thousands of shipments annually that violate intellectual property rights, with the total retail value of these counterfeit goods often exceeding $1 billion.
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1 week ago |
socpub.com | Merilee Kern
An explosive new report, "The Counterfeit Buyer Teardown," paints a concerning picture of a rapidly evolving and increasingly sophisticated counterfeit goods market, driven by a new factor: Artificial Intelligence. Forget the back alleys; findings from the research—conducted by market research firm OnePoll and AI company Red Points in February 2025—highlight that the future of fakes is digital, AI-assisted, and alarmingly mainstream.
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2 weeks ago |
resident.com | Merilee Kern
The counterfeit goods crisis continues to escalate in the United States, posing serious threats to the economy, consumer safety, and brand integrity across every facet of the luxury sector. In 2025, the economic toll from counterfeit products, pirated software, and trade secret theft is estimated to range between $225 billion and $600 billion annually. Globally, the counterfeit market is projected to reach $1.79 trillion by 2030, potentially accounting for 5% of worldwide trade.
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2 weeks ago |
resident.com | Merilee Kern
The counterfeit luxury goods market in the United States continues to pose significant challenges. This as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reports seizing thousands of shipments annually that violate intellectual property rights, with the total retail value of these counterfeit goods often exceeding $1 billion. Notably, luxury items such as watches, jewelry, handbags, and wallets constitute over 50% of the seized merchandise's retail value, despite representing only 30% of all seizures.
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2 weeks ago |
fb101.com | Merilee Kern
AI has shattered the technical and cost barriers for counterfeiters, with fake e-shops and deceptive ads proliferating at record speedThe counterfeit issue within America’s food and beverage sector has intensified in recent years, posing significant risks to consumer health and brand integrity. Notably, dairy products, seafood, and beverages are among the most frequently targeted commodities.
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