Innovation Future Prospects in Retail: A Sustainable Approach
By: Ana-Maria TORJESCU, Emanuel CIOBANU and Ioana POLEC
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0078 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
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Published on: Jul 20, 2026
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