“Try it before you buy it,” the familiar saying goes.
Brick-and-mortar retailers have embodied this concept since the inception of physical stores. But the saying is taking on a different meaning for retailers seeking to expand their service-oriented offerings and, in turn, reimagine the concept of physical stores. No-inventory stores, like Nordstrom Locals and Bonobos, are exchanging storefronts filled with large amounts of costly inventory for showrooms stocked with personal stylists, cafes or office space…[Read More]