Marketing
September 26, 2019
Store teams are at the forefront of the customer experience. Image credit: Bloomingdale’s
By Sarah Ramirez
NEW YORK – As the importance of customer experience becomes more apparent, a growing number of luxury brands are navigating changes in their emotional identities.
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