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Why I Built RetailGenie (And Almost Didn't)
I spent years watching good retail run on bad software — including my own. At some point, complaining about it wasn't enough.
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Read article Strategies, tips, and industry knowledge to help mattress, furniture, and appliance store owners sell smarter and grow faster.
I spent years watching good retail run on bad software — including my own. At some point, complaining about it wasn't enough.
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