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October 10, 2014
Mickey Alam Khan is editor in chief of Luxury Daily
By a Luxury Daily columnist
As the rubber hits the road for most retailers heading into the holiday season, some key decisions about mobile commerce are being kicked into the long grass for seeming want of clarity.
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