Retail
October 1, 2018
Chinese travelers are spend the most of any group and are growing in numbers. Image credit: Marriott
By Brielle Jaekel
NEW YORK – As Chinese consumers now account for 32 percent of spend on luxury goods worldwide, even luxury retailers in the United States need to focus on catering to them by understanding the culture and adopting mobile trends.
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