Retail
May 5, 2020
If online penetration increases by ten percentage points, many stores could become unprofitable. Image credit: McKinsey
By Dianna Dilworth
When retail returns after the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, retailers should be prepared to completely transform the way they imagine a store.
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