Retail
December 18, 2017
Affluent consumers are looking for technology and home goods. Image credit: Nordstrom
By Sarah Jones
Affluent Americans have been more likely than the general population to search for expensive gadgets and pricier fashion for the holidays, according to new data from Hitwise.
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