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Consumer Lifestyle

Hacking Housework

Fast-moving premium consumers are outsourcing housework to digital butlers, neighbourhood networks and playful home helpers. We highlight the sharpest shortcuts winning their spend.

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30 Aug 2016
BY: Claire Lancaster & Kate Johnson
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