Retail
February 4, 2021
Product authentication becomes more important as ecommerce grows. Image credit: Avery Dennison
By Katie Tamola
As COVID-19 continues to accelerate the growth of ecommerce, it is becoming even more beneficial for brands to ensure product authenticity.
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