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McKinsey on Consumer and Retail
by McKinsey Retail & Consumer Goods · English · Business
McKinsey experts discuss the latest trends and the most pressing challenges for leaders in the retail and consumer-goods industries. Hear about the immediate and longer-term moves that matter most for business success. Topics covered include strategy, technology, marketing, operations, and organizat
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