How We Buy
From Amazon’s dominance to the rise of augmented reality, from algorithmically-driven purchasing to last-mile delivery, from voice-command consumerism to drones at your doorstep—our tastes and expectations for the shopping experience are radically changing. Dramatic shifts in the discovery, purchase, and delivery of goods have given rise to new commerce giants, leaving mainstays scrambling to reinvent themselves or die trying.
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