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The Official ‘Ins and Outs’ List for Retail Marketing in 2024

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As a retail marketer, you’re an inherent trend watcher, which likely means you’ve caught the wave of the viral “ins and outs” lists that took over social media at the start of the year. And as a retail marketer you’re focused on connecting with customers and driving sales online and in-store. Evolving from a personal […]

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