Curating community: Retail’s answer to the loneliness crisis

In a world dominated by Amazon and where abandoned stores litter High streets worldwide, writing an epitaph for bricks-and-mortar retail seems simple. Still, physical stores are poised for a makeover. Retail’s future is in providing something special: real-world human connection and community-building, which is not possible online. The concept of “third spaces” is defined as social venues different from home (the first space) and work (the second space), where individuals may assemble, mix

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