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| Retail DFS, Michael Kors bring well-traveled positioning together in-store |  LVMH-owned travel retailer DFS is embracing Michael Kors’ jet-set lifestyle through exclusive products and in-store enhancements. Entire
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| Columns Why marketers struggle with personalization |  Though retailers and publishers may recognize the importance of personalization, they are still struggling to operationalize it beyond simple audience groups. Entire
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