Mobile
June 19, 2020
Chanel's app lets consumers shop the look. Image credit: Chanel
By Dianna Dilworth
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the pace of digital growth to accelerate and now might be the time for brands and retailers that do not have a mobile app to consider building one.
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