Retail
January 7, 2022
As consumers continue turning to ecommerce, physical retailers must find ways to entice shoppers. Image credit: South Coast Plaza
By Nora Howe
Holiday shoppers across the United States made a strong return to malls in December. However, full recovery has yet to be achieved.
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