Retail
August 12, 2019
Half of luxury shoppers say gift-like packaging makes brands appear more upscale. Image credit: Net-A-Porter
By Sarah Jones
Two-thirds of luxury consumers say they increased their online shopping over last year, and they show a greater preference for ecommerce than the average population.
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