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Reactions following Nepal aftershock, brick-and-mortar stores add virtual appeal
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May 12, 2015
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Reactions following Nepal aftershock, brick-and-mortar stores add virtual appeal

Updates from the ground in Nepal following a 7.3-magnitude aftershock, traditional stores are getting an edge over the Internet thanks to virtual reality.

In this March 11, 2009 file photo, the Chicago skyline is reflected in the exterior of Neiman Marcus on Michigan Ave., in Chicago. Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus Inc. said Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, its fiscal first-quarter profit fell 34 percent as consumers continued to hold back on high-end purchases.
In this March 11, 2009 file photo, the Chicago skyline is reflected in the exterior of Neiman Marcus on Michigan Ave., in Chicago.
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Updates from the ground in Nepal following a 7.3-magnitude aftershock, traditional stores are getting an edge over the Internet thanks to virtual reality.

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