1. What are the general characteristics of the luxury goods industry (market size and growth rate, scope of rivalry, forward/backward vertical integration and horizontal integration, consumer characteristics, degree of product differentiation, etc.)?

2. Describe the five forces of the luxury goods industry. What forces seem to be strong?

3. What are the underlying drivers of change and how might those driving forces change the industry?

4. What key factors determine the success of makers of fine ladies handbags and leather accessories? (this question is on Key Success Factors)