Retail
November 14, 2018
Farfetch recently launched its IPO. Image credit: Farfetch
By Sarah Ramirez
HONG KONG – As consumers of luxury goods change their shopping habits, sales of high-end fashion are primed for steady growth as retailers continue to embrace ecommerce.
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