Marketing
February 26, 2019
Today's luxury consumer is most likely to be young and Chinese. Image credit: Fendi
By Sarah Ramirez
The luxury business is not immune to disruptions, as emerging affluent consumers continue to embrace technology, social media and sustainability at rapid rates.
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