- 2019 was a tumultuous year for the retail industry.
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If 2019 was any indication, the retail industry is likely to have seismic shifts coming its way in 2020 and beyond.
The past year provided a reckoning for several traditional retailers who were forced to seek out innovative ways to appeal to the ever-changing whims of the modern consumer - or else face the chopping block. Looking to the coming decade, experts say they will continue to identify strategies to stay relevant in the age of e-commerce, while also experimenting with fresh brick-and-mortar concepts and fully embracing sustainability.
Here's a closer look at what experts had to say about what's in store for the retail industry in 2020.