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Maui Nix Owner on the State of Middle Class Shoppers, the Brand Landscape, and More

From struggling middle-class consumers to evolving brand dynamics, George Karamitos, owner of five Maui Nix stores in Florida, discusses his perspective on navigating a marketplace where discretionary spending has tightened...

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