Retail
October 10, 2018
Retailers and shoppers have different expectations for fashion technology. Image courtesy of Ferragamo
By Sarah Ramirez
Shoppers and retailers are not on the same page when it comes to the future of fashion technology, with many brands investing in high-tech features that have little to no traction among today's customers.
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