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Mar 2024
27m 29s

The Power of Place

The Motley Fool
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Younger generations want more experiences and less stuff. That’s a problem for retailers. Deidre Woollard caught up with Kevin Ervin Kelley, architect, experience designer, and the author of “Irreplaceable: How to Create Extraordinary Places that Bring People Together.” They discuss: - The evolution of grocery stores, and how regional players can compete. ... Show More
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