In the report available below, Neustar Insights / Retail says: “The global nature of the Internet doesn’t erase the need for swimsuits in Orlando or snowsuits in Minneapolis. Retailers still need to let buyers know where their closest stores are. And a hardware store in Topeka still wants to be paid in dollars, not yen or rubles. In fact, even if you have no storefront you’d better make sure you comply with the regulations of all 50 states. Yes, location still matters.”

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