Retail
May 24, 2016
Photo of VivaLuxury courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman
By Sarah Jones
SAN FRANCISCO – Consumer behavior and values shifted drastically with the 2008 recession, creating cause for concern for those who rely on consumer spending.
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