Retail
September 6, 2017
Department stores need to work harder to combat the Amazon problem. Image credit: Bloomingdale's
By Brielle Jaekel
While digital is a vital aspect of retail, in-store associates are not useless and are proving to be an essential part of the customer experience, according to consumers.
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