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Retail

Alcohol’s New Retail Frontiers

Smart alcohol brands are striving to satisfy consumers' thirst for knowledge and authentic experiences by becoming hosts, educators and collaborators. Including multisensory store playgrounds, hospitality concepts and mood-driven search tools, we highlight winning engagement strategies for alcohol retailers and beverage brands.

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12 Jul 2018
BY: Estella Shardlow
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