Retail
July 1, 2022
When given the choice between a physical and virtual line, about 69 percent of consumers said they would rather wait in a virtual one. Image credit: Melanie Pongratz
By Katie Tamola
Waiting in line remains a reality even most luxury shoppers must face.
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