Marketing
December 20, 2023
VIPs enjoyed five-star accommodations at The St. Regis Aspen Resort during Saks Aspen Limitless Weekend in March 2023. Image courtesy of Saks
By Amirah Keaton
At the root of an ongoing slowdown, the luxury industry faced a unique combination of macroeconomic threats this year.
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