Outlook
March 18, 2026
How will the aspirational, affluent and wealthy consumers adjust their spending in 2026 and what will that mean for luxury brands and retailers? Image credit: Shutterstock
By Luxury Marketer Intelligence
After a year of creative resets, pricing recalibration and operational discipline, the global luxury business – which barely managed to hold its ground in 2025 – is on track to show growth this year.
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