Marketing
February 2, 2018
AI can free up sales associates' time to better serve consumers. Image credit: Printemps
By Staff reports
NEW YORK – During the sixth annual Luxury FirstLook 2018: Exclusivity Redefined conference Jan. 17, Luxury Institute’s CEO provided attendees with year-ahead outlooks for several luxury categories, along with insights into consumer shopping preferences.
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