Written by Lee Shupp and Gretchen McNeelyWhen consumers can find low prices, almost infinite choice, and fast delivery online, physical retailers have to provide an in-person branded experience that can't be replicated on a computer. As traditional retail faces a shift in consumer spending from brick-and-mortar to online shopping, smart retailers have focused on ways to provide engaging experiences that take shoppers away from a glowing screen. But several leading edge retailers have realized that a great branded experience can also take place OUTSIDE the store. It's the experience that matters - not where it happens.
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