Research
June 23, 2023
The research firm alleges that data sharing slowdowns may be to blame, offering solutions and studies to make the case for standardization between supplier and store. Image courtesy of Balmain
By Zach James
Global retail, as well as brands, could be losing billions of dollars in sales annually to an avoidable problem, according to a new report.
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