Retail
August 13, 2021
Hermès opened or reopened several stores in H1, including this one in Troy, Michigan. Image credit: Hermès
By Sarah Ramirez
With most of the United States experiencing high or substantial rates of COVID-19 transmission, shifts in consumer sentiment and spending may have fallout for the luxury retail sector.
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