Retail
February 28, 2019
Luxury ecommerce sales are expected to rise. Image credit: Luxury Society
By Sarah Ramirez
Affluents are increasingly drawn to online shopping because of convenience, but omnichannel shoppers spend more on luxury items than the average on- or offline consumer.
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