At some point, almost every retailer will face a public relations episode that requires attention. Experts say that learning how to respond — and how not to respond — can turn a bad situation around.
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At some point, almost every retailer will face a public relations episode that requires attention. Experts say that learning how to respond — and how not to respond — can turn a bad situation around.