Retail
January 25, 2017
Image courtesy of Armarium; the future of luxury retail will focus on more efficient stores
By Sarah Jones
Despite China’s continued position as the top spender for luxury goods, brands should consider scaling back their store footprint in the market, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group.
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