It’s Not Just Amazon: The Mass Disruption Of Retail
In case you haven’t noticed, a massive disruption is occurring in retail. Traditional brick and mortar retailers are struggling not just to compete, but for their very survival. Many retailers have filed for bankruptcy or are on the verge. More than 300 retailers have filed for bankruptcy this year. Brokerage firm Credit Suisse predicts that as many as 8,600 brick and mortar stores will shutter their doors in 2017.
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