Retail
September 9, 2021
U.K. shoppers are slowly returning to stores. Image credit: Harrods
By Sarah Ramirez
As British retailers look to recover from the whiplash of the last 18 months, brands should be mindful of improving the customer experience to encourage consumer spending.
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