Retail
March 14, 2022
Today’s consumers are increasingly more empowered and informed. Image credit: Farfetch
By Sarah Ramirez
From bricks-and-mortar stores to direct-to-consumer darlings, omnichannel acceleration is going both ways in the retail industry.
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