Retail
January 24, 2018
While consumers have changed the way they shop, bricks-and-mortar retail is still vital. Image credit: Neiman Marcus.
By Brielle Jaekel
In the face of industry change, it is not the end for bricks-and-mortar because, despite the number of stores declining, in-store sales are on the rise.
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