Retail
November 18, 2020
Asia Pacific was the first region to face COVID-19, with the virus first emerging in Wuhan, China in late 2019. Image credit: Euromonitor
By Ellen Kelleher
Although consumer confidence has rebounded during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, many continue to adapt their budgets as safety perceptions shift and spending priorities evolve amid persistent financial uncertainty.
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