Strategy
Why every retailer should own one agent surface by 2027
Argument piece. Why building (or licensing) an in-store agent beats letting third parties intermediate the buyer. Names names — Walmart Sparky, Klarna’s agent, the rest.
Rohin Aggarwal1 min read
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