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Photo: Unsplash Retail is a huge industry. Last year, retailers in the U.S. reported a staggering $3.53 trillion in sales, and the apparel market alone is worth $3 trillion globally. It’s a big market, because we depend on it. Everyone needs things like clothes, shoes, and basic electronics in today’s world, and our only option is to visit a store (either online or in person) and buy them. So it’s clear to see that retail is going absolutely nowhere. But that doesn’t mean retailers can just sit back and heave a sigh of relief. Like many other industries in today’s world, retail is undergoing big and rapid changes. Gone are the days when the only way to shop was to drive or walk to your nearest store and trudge around with bags full of products. We live in the age of the internet, and shopping has evolved into something new, something we do from our smartphones and laptops in the comfort of our homes and offices. As retail has become increasingly digital, big shifts have taken...