Retail
January 13, 2021
Google is attempting to bridge the technology gap for retailers. Image credit: Printemps
By Ellen Kelleher
Technology giant Google is developing new products and services to help retail partners address how the COVID-19 crisis has fundamentally altered the role of the store.
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