Andy Wilson, the executive director of Doing Business in Bentonville, shares the new vision to establish Bentonville, Arkansas as a global Omni Channel retail center. Emphasizing the importance of embracing change and demystifying the concept of omnichannel retail, he invites sponsors, suppliers, and those in the retail business to join their mission.
Ep. 1 - Welcome to Doing Business in Bentonville
Our Mission is to create an ecosystem that connects industry, community, student, educational, civic, investment, and entrepreneurial leaders to overcome omnichannel retail barriers by publishing beneficial content through all communication channels
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