How "Slow Shopping" Could Save the Brick & Mortar Store (and Destroy Your Budget)

On a recent trip to the Netherlands, I couldn't help but notice that at each adorable home store I stopped into, I was greeted by an equally adorable espresso bar. Being the shameless caffeine-fiend that I am, I happily ordered a coffee at every single one before beginning my stroll around the store. With a warm drink in hand, shopping felt leisurely--I was no longer on a mission, I was lingering. Back home, fully recovered from jet lag, I realized that what I had experienced was "slow shopping,...