Samsung on dialling up its ‘immersive’ focus for post-pandemic retail
Niamh CarrollThe success of retail experiences can’t be judged purely on the number of sales made, says Samsung UK’s marketing and omnichannel director Annika Bizon.
The success of retail experiences can’t be judged purely on the number of sales made, says Samsung UK’s marketing and omnichannel director Annika Bizon.
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