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Luxury is hot for Jacksonville shoppers

The new Gucci location was under renovation in November at St. Johns Town Center.
Bob Self
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Florida Times-Union
The new Gucci location was under renovation in November at St. Johns Town Center.

Despite concerns about inflation and economic outlook, shoppers don't seem to be losing any interest in luxury and premium goods.

Florida placed fourth in the country for a “general interest in anything luxury” — whether it be cars, jewelry, clothes or other goods — according to Google Trends. Neighboring Georgia ranked at No. 5.

Clearly the interest in luxury shopping exists in Florida, and Jacksonville’s widespread availability of high-end brands indicates the trends continue around the city.

Read the rest of this story at the Florida Times-Union, a WJCT News partner.