brick and mortar

Brick and mortar (also bricks and mortar or B&M) refers to a physical presence of an organization or business in a building or other structure. The term brick-and-mortar business is often used to refer to a company that possesses or leases retail shops, factory production facilities, or warehouses for its operations.

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July 18, 2024  |  Retail

As Vera Bradley transforms to meet consumers’ evolving omnichannel expectations, the brand is upgrading its stores to better fit how consumers want to shop. In...

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