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How Your Retail Location Can Maximize Foot Traffic

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Retail sales were reported to have dropped in January after a busy holiday season and we’ve entered what’s traditionally the slowest season in retail. This post-holiday slump has coincided with lasting inflation and a significant drop in foot traffic, according to Adentro. However, although spending typically slows this time of year, it’s far from standstill. […]

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