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Understanding the Big Shift in Retail

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If you’re wondering what kind of worker support, resources, and tools businesses need to address the big changes that have occurred over the last 3 years look no further than findings from Deputy’s Big Shift: U.S. Retail Report 2023. Download today to discover essential insights for retail.

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