Research
May 12, 2020
Nordstrom plans reopen as luxury retailers struggle during shutdowns. Image credit: Nordstrom
By Dianna Dilworth
The luxury market is likely to contract 20-35 percent this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic has shut down the world and brought business across luxury sectors to a halt, according to an updated Bain & Company report.
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