Retail
June 26, 2018
Shoppers are largely uninterested in discounts thanks to department store's emphasis on it. Image credit: Neiman Marcus
By Brielle Jaekel
Consumers’ interest in discounts has reached a plateau as shoppers become more concerned with quality, opening up opportunity for luxury brands.
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