Retail
September 27, 2019
Bloomingdale’s recently launched its own subscription service. Image credit: Bloomingdale’s
By Sarah Jones
NEW YORK – Luxury brands have an opportunity to own more of the circular economy either through partnerships or directly operated services, as consumers open up to secondhand goods and alternative ownership.
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