Retail
January 19, 2018
The number of luxury brands with physical stores in China has ballooned in recent years. Image credit: Bain & Company
By Danny Parisi
China’s spectacular growth in luxury consumption recently is primarily driven by Chinese women buying ready-to-wear fashion, jewelry and cosmetics, according to Bain & Company.
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