Retail
April 26, 2018
While consumers have changed the way they shop, bricks-and-mortar retail is still vital. Image credit: Neiman Marcus.
By Brielle Jaekel
Consumers' expectations for customer service are set at such heights today that retailers lost about $37.7 billion in sales over the last 12 months due to long lines, according to a new report.
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