Research
May 4, 2016
Photo of VivaLuxury courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman
By Sarah Jones
As retailers invest in digital sales channels, it is eating into their bricks-and-mortar sales and earnings, according to a new report from HRC Advisory.
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