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The Rise of Virtual Brick-and-Mortars

Harvard Business Review

The quintessential example is the quirky local book store, which sells antiques, unusual knick-knacks, offers free Wi-Fi, and hosts a cafĂ© — an eclectic mix of experiences enriched by products, services, and community that trump online retailing. The firm claims that 2,000 are already planned to open in 2013.

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