Retail
August 10, 2020
McKinsey's new “Retail reimagined: The new era for customer experience” report imagines the new normal for retail. Image credit: McKinsey
By Dianna Dilworth
Consumers are looking for technology experiences that will help them cut down on the risk of exposure to COVID-19 while shopping, yet many brands and retailers are failing to deliver.
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