Research
January 30, 2025
The prestige sector is grappling with normalization following years of booming post-pandemic fiscal cycles. Image credit: Bain & Company
By Zach James
Global consulting firm Bain & Company does not predict sales recovering within the vital Chinese high-end goods market this year.
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