Retail
January 10, 2019
While consumers have changed the way they shop, bricks-and-mortar retail is still vital. Image credit: Neiman Marcus.
By Brielle Jaekel
Personalization in a bricks-and-mortar experience has become just as important as it is in digital, and with mass consumers expecting an elevated individualized experience, luxury brands need to work harder at delivering customized retail.
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