Retail
June 2, 2021
There are several motivational factors for in-store shopping. Image credit: National Retail Federation
By Sarah Ramirez
While the COVID-19 pandemic spurred exponential growth in ecommerce sales, most consumers around the globe still prefer to shop at bricks-and-mortar stores.
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