Last year brought many unexpected challenges for both retailers and consumers alike. Shopping patterns drastically changed, most likely for the long run, as well as the…
Author: Krystina Morgan
Krystina Morgan
Editor for both Independent Retailer and the Merchandiser magazines, both owned by Sumner Communications, Krystina Morgan is a grad of Southern Connecticut State University. Most of her writings were published in the Valley Independent Sentinel, New Haven Independent, and her campus’ paper, the Southern News. She enjoys playing video games and staying out of the sun.
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