Having a physical store still matters to some online businesses because it helps them appear more ‘legit’ to buyers who want to see and experience the products in person, Mariel Ortiz-Luis Veluz, founder of Connect by the Park and Sewn Sandals, told BusinessWorld in an interview. “I still believe in physical stores,” she said. “It’s how I think you can represent your business in a more trustworthy or legal [way].”
Related article: https://www.bworldonline.com/bw-launchpad/2025/02/05/651106/concept-store-offers-flexible-retail-spaces-to-small-retailers/
Interview by Almira Martinez
Video editing by Jayson Mariñas
