Marketing
February 27, 2018
Black consumers have outsized influence on a number of categories. Image credit: Marc Jacobs, fall/winter 2017
By Sarah Jones
African-American consumers represent a significant consumer base for luxury categories such as fragrances and watches, according to new data from Nielsen.
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