June 18, 2025
The ongoing luxury slowdown is set to continue into the summer as macroeconomic factors continue to adversely affect affluent buyers. Image credit: Saks
The high-end space is poised to see a decline in domestic spending over the coming months, according to the latest findings from U.S. holding company Saks Global.
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