Roundtable: Stores Close, But New Revenue and Margin Opportunities Ahead

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Roundtable: Stores Close, But New Revenue and Margin Opportunities Ahead

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This week, Peter and Rob dig into the 2019 store closing stats, and talk about some potential sources of new revenue and margin in 2020.

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Jan 20, 2020

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Let’s talk through the future of brand manufacturing in the digital age. Welcome to Unpacking the Digital Shelf. For more commerce content for brands, visit us at www.digitalshelfinstitute.org

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