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Digital vs. Physical: How Technology is Redefining the Retail Landscape

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  • Rumana Tabsum

    (Glocal School of Business and Commerce, Glocal University, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.)

  • Vipin Kumar

    (Glocal School of Business and Commerce, Glocal University, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.)

Abstract

Due to quick technological progress and new demands from buyers, the global retail industry is changing rapidly. Shopping, which used to be only in stores, has now changed to mostly being done online and tailored to each person. The paper looks at how retail is being transformed as digital and physical ways of shopping come together due to advances in technology and what customers want. The primary aim of this paper is to explore how technology is redefining the retail landscape. Even though online shopping is convenient and flexible, going to a store gives a unique experience and emotional connection. Recent studies and industry trends are analysed to see how both formats compare in terms of strategy and how omnichannel retail is becoming the main model. Artificial intelligence, mobile platforms, augmented reality, and immersive environments are assessed to see how they influence customers, their loyalty, and the company's ability to respond quickly. The paper also looks at ethical and management issues, pointing out that balancing innovation with trust, privacy, and inclusivity is very important. It appears that the future of retail will involve using digital tools while maintaining the originality of physical stores, making it possible for retailers to adapt to what consumers want. Practitioners should understand that to succeed in the future, businesses need to concentrate on forming adaptable, inclusive, and experience-centred retail environments.

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  • Rumana Tabsum & Vipin Kumar, 2025. "Digital vs. Physical: How Technology is Redefining the Retail Landscape," Post-Print hal-05430943, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05430943
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