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Retail is not dead

Retail is not dead

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Retail is not dead

- Contrary to what some have declared, retail is not dead. In fact, it is very much alive and well. The nature of how we shop, consume goods and services, dine and socialize, has changed drastically in the last few decades; with the advent of online shopping and social networking, as well as general cultural, social and economic evolution of societies across the globe, we see major shifts in the way people partake in these activities. Online mega stores and delivery services allow us to have anything we need or desire delivered to our doorstep within a matter of hours to a couple of days. This unprecedented convenience has obliterated many retailers and many have reduced the size and number of physical stores while expanding their online presence. However, those that are still around understand the importance of their customers' need to interact with their brand in real time and space. Big box stores occupying large…

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