Retail
December 13, 2017
Asia experienced the most growth of any region int he world in 2017, primarily because of China. Image credit: Euromonitor
By Danny Parisi
While the overall global luxury business is finishing 2017 with a healthy 4 percent growth, the year ahead is teeming with risks and potential pitfalls for brands.
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