Retail
January 17, 2019
Luxury ecosystems continue to evolve. Image credit: Swarovski
By Sarah Ramirez
NEW YORK – With luxury becoming an even more heavily concentrated business, brands and retailers need to brace themselves for changing consumer demands and expectations.
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