by Eran Rozenfeld A higher percentage of sales are starting to result in returns. Many people order items with no intention of keeping them. Sometimes it’s a matter of short-term usage, such as buying a new suit for an event, and returning it the next morning. Other times, it’s just part of a selection process […]
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How to Profit from Seasonal Overstock and Returns
The holidays are over, including retail holidays Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Super Saturday. But, there is still one retail holiday left to contend with: National Returns Day. This more informal holiday takes place in the beginning of January when consumers flock to the stores and the Post Office to return or exchange holiday […]
How Amazon is Addressing “Try Before You Buy”
How annoying is it to buy a piece of clothing online, not like the way it fits, and then go through the hassle of sending it back? And often you have to pay extra shipping fees out of your own pocket. This isn’t the ideal situation for loyal customers, and that’s why Amazon’s “try before […]
RFID and the Returns Epidemic: Item Level RFID Could be the Answer to Faster, Simpler Returns
By Dean Frew, CTO & SVP RFID Solutions at SML Group Whether in Europe, the Americas or Asia, the retail industry is currently facing an epidemic. In the past, commentators weighed in on trends such as ‘the death of the highstreet,’ how to obtain and retain brand loyalty and how to improve customer experience. However, whilst […]
