Putting the squeeze on retailing

Is the middle being squeezed tighter and tighter into a distinctive hourglass shape of high-end and low-end markets? If so, what are the ramifications for middle market jewellery retailers?

Squeezing the middle - has the middle market already disappeared?

In May 2005, Jeweller published a report that explored the diminishing middle market for discretionary purchases. Titled “Where’s the Middle”, the article explored th...

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