Compared to their higher-tier city counterparts, luxury consumers in lower-tier cities are interested less in bling and more in longevity and reliability. Image credit: Shutterstock
The challenge of Chinese lower-tier cities for luxury brands
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Compared to their higher-tier city counterparts, luxury consumers in lower-tier cities are interested less in bling and more in longevity and reliability. Image credit: Shutterstock
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