Firms Face New Retail Challenges In Post-Recession Climate – RILA Exec
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Retail Industry Leaders Association exec Lisa LaBruno outlines challenges faced by manufacturers and their retail partners in the wake of the recession, including sustainability targets and changed shopping behavior among consumers.
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