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With the likely closing of 50-year-old retail staple Toys R Us, many people once again are proclaiming the death of brick-and-mortar stores.
However, Forbes argues that it isn't that simple. On the whole, physical retail is on the rise, if very gradually. However, certain types are in trouble - notably, boring ones and those that fall in the center of the pricing spectrum. Dollar stores are largely responsible for the overall growth, however luxury brands also continue to enter the mix and thrive compared with middle-of-the-road varieties.
Here, the magazine lays out its reasoning, reports on a study that solidifies some of the trends we've seen, and predicts what retailers must do to survive the obvious restructuring that is taking place in the retail sector.
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