Covid counterfeiters

Opportunism abounds for illicitsellers during the pandemic. Rachel Hofstatterconsiders the challenges for brand owners

Rachel Hofstatter - Steptoe

While businessesare facing growing concern surrounding global supply chain issues, the fearsurrounding Covid-19 is fueling a spike in demand for both essential andnon-essential products among public consumers in the US, and elsewhere. Withcrisis-driven consumer demand comes a new and staggering market for opportunistcounterfeits.