Marketing
January 17, 2022
Bloomingdale’s launched its small-format store Bloomie’s in summer 2021. Image credit: Bloomingdale’s
By Sarah Ramirez
NEW YORK — As migration patterns continue to shift towards smaller cities, there are new opportunities for luxury expansion.
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