Marketing
August 2, 2017
Chinese consumers prefer shopping at brand stores rather than multi-brand retailers. Image courtesy of Lane Crawford
By Jen King
Despite perceived cultural differences, affluent consumers in the United Kingdom and China have habits and attitudes toward luxury that are increasingly similar.
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