Retail
October 13, 2017
Many consumers feel that brands are doing a poor job of relating to them personally. Image credit: YouGov
By Danny Parisi
Affluent consumers today are less likely than ever to feel like they personally relate to a brand, which for many is a major factor in whether they are willing to spend on that brand at all.
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