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Retail

Hybrid Retailing

Modern consumers are just as hungry for lifestyle experiences and solutions as they are for products ­– prompting shrewd brands to develop retail venues fused with hospitality and leisure. These new brand hubs reinforce the relevance of physical stores in the multi-channel era. 

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