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How Toys ‘R’ Us Could be Saved by Experiential in Retail

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A giant, working hair dryer experience blew actual cold air on attendees—perfect in the summer heat.

Brick and mortar retailers have faced increasing competition from online retailers for some time, but Toys ‘R’ Us became a poster child for the issue, and its ripple effects across an industry,…

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