The future of shopping: what's in store? | The Economist

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The pandemic has upended the way people buy—online retail has soared as high-street shops and malls close. Brands are now racing to exploit one of the most important weapons in the battle for buyers: their customers’ data.

Read our special report on the future of shopping here: https://econ.st/2Q8XQC2

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How online sales are affecting supermarket profits: https://econ.st/3ctYwcE

Are brands turning their backs on Amazon? https://econ.st/3cBLGZQ

How Chinese e-commerce is evolving: https://econ.st/3cyMbnA

Can physical stores adapt to the pace of e-commerce? https://econ.st/38KMCtX

Why are warehouses becoming hot property? https://econ.st/3eJ3dSt

Is e-commerce competition rising? https://econ.st/3tnFBah

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