The retail apocalypse (also known as retailpocalypse) is the closing of numerous brick and mortar retail stores in the Western world, especially those of large chains, starting in the 2010s and accelerating due to the mandatory closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2017 alone, more than 12,000 physical stores closed.
The retail apocalypse (also known as retailpocalypse) is the closing of numerous brick and mortar retail stores in the Western world, especially those of large chains, starting in the 2010s and accelerating due to the mandatory closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2017 alone, more than 12,000 physical stores closed.
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