Marketing
September 11, 2020
Shoppers and staff are required to wear face masks in Neiman Marcus stores. Image credit: Neiman Marcus
By Sarah Ramirez
In the six months since COVID-19 led to prolonged lockdowns across the globe, it is clear that the pandemic has transformed consumer behaviors, attitudes and even lifestyles.
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I beleive the broader issues and implications for the luxury market are as follow
The Myth of Revenge Spending
I’m Here, I’m Safe and I Still Have Money
The New Luxury Is Modest, Discreet and Functional
Is It Really Luxury If No One Is There To See
Luxury Is a Very High Price To Belong When No One is Watching
These are game changing issues that many of the luxury brands have yet to address. The world post-pandemic is much more than the increases in contactless payment or consumption of alcohol