Retail
September 28, 2018
Chinese actor Li Bingbing for Gucci. Image credit: Gucci
By Sarah Ramirez
NEW YORK - Recent growth in the luxury industry has been propelled by brands that have mastered balancing heritage and innovation in response to changing consumer tastes.
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