The pandemic didn't kill stores but they'll never be the same again

Dec 30 2022 by Business Insider

 

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The pandemic's effect on retail has lingered even though life has mostly returned to normal.  Stores are becoming mini fulfillment centers and in-store shopping is now often touchless and cashier-less. But one trend has been resurrected: Big-box retailers are expanding, even though experts predicted brick-and-mortar was dead.

Shopping looks a little different these days.

Brick-and-mortar stores are acting like mini fulfillment centers. Self-checkout is becoming more...

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