Partnerships Surge As Brands Seek Edge With Startups

Article Summary:

Startups are moving into retail in a big way. In recent months, Nordstrom, Walmart and Williams-Sonoma are among the established names that have acquired tech-focused startups to boost their offline and online capabilities.

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