New office spaces are adding retail elements and partnerships. But do people really want to shop for jeans at work? A host of startups are banking on "yes."

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Co-working has been rapidly redefining the modern workplace, creating an attractive home base for start-ups, small businesses and freelancers. In the last year, co-working company WeWork has been buying up store spaces and creating business-retail partnerships. They’re banking on your desk space being the next place where you discover new products and experiences.