Retail
September 10, 2021
Rising incomes, dynamic lifestyle aspirations, and high consumer confidence have helped boost the China market. But there’s another emerging factor: consumer credit. Image courtesy of Apple
By Glyn Atwal
China’s luxury market continues to deliver positive returns and outperform market analyst expectations.
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