Sustainability
July 15, 2022
Consumers are not interested in big brand names; they want brands to value sustainability. Image credit: Positive Luxury
By Nora Howe
Over the last several years, environmental and social responsibility have skyrocketed to the top of business priorities, and luxury consumers are now beginning to choose sustainability over heritage.
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