The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
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What’s in a physical store? Even before the pandemic, that question was loaded with literal, practical and existential implications. Now, with e-commerce booming, shopping habits changing and commercial real estate at a tipping point, the purpose — and long-term value — of bricks and mortar is all the more important to define. Whether that’s the hyper-localisation of foot traffic, appointment-only opening hours, retraining staff in de-escalation techniques or rethinking experiential retail for the age of social distancing, brands with a retail footprint need to be smart about adapting swiftly to these vast changes in the midst of a challenging economic landscape.
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