Retailers try everything from robots to holograms in battle with online
December 27, 2018
Retail chains have turned to tech in a big way in efforts to not only improve the customer experience, but gain efficiencies and insights that rival those enjoyed by Amazon and other online competitors. Among the technology that seems to be spurring higher retail performance are mobile apps that give shoppers quicker payment and discovery options.
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