Marketing
February 9, 2018
Affluents are planning to work less to free up time. Image credit: Moda Operandi
By Sarah Jones
Affluent consumers are seeking to simplify their lives, with more than half of respondents in a YouGov study saying they are looking to buy less and declutter.
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