Apparel and accessories
June 30, 2021
Product authentication can boost consumer confidence about brand sustainability. Image credit: Save the Ducks
By Katie Tamola
As ecommerce offerings are constantly revolutionized and people return to in-store shopping, contemporary consumers continue demanding authenticity and sustainability.
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