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Returns and Fraud are on the Rise — Happy Returns Wants to Help

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Geekplus robots are now in use at all three of Happy Returns’ Hubs. Image courtesy Happy Returns) Inside a large warehouse in Pennsylvania, dozens of black robots dart and swirl across a polished concrete floor. Were inside one of the three Happy Returns Hubs across the U.S. The rate of goods returned in the U.S.

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Ikea Fortifies Partnership with Taskrabbit for Furniture Assembly

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Ikeas partnership with Taskrabbit, to help customers with the headache of putting together its flat-packed furniture, has been in place since 2017 , but with this expansion booking services can now be done in one step during checkout at Ikea. in a statement. metro area where there are stores, as well as nationwide in Canada, Spain and the UK.

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Kohl’s Expands Return Services for Additional Brands and Retailers

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Kohl’s has added brands including Carhartt, Hanes and Levi’s to its newly christened in-store returns service, The Return Drop @ Kohl’s. The retailer has partnered with Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions and Narvar to provide shoppers with package-free, label-free returns in its 1,100+ stores nationwide.

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New Activist Investor Pushes Macy’s to ‘Look to Dillard’s’ for Better Path Forward

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In 2017, Dillards faced similar activist pressure based on undercapitalization of its real estate assets). Dillards stockholders have benefitted greatly from this plan, seeing a total return in their shares of +788% versus Macys of -12%. In our opinion, Macys discounted stock represents the best investment the company can make now.

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Hibbett Rolls Out Happy Returns at its 1,100+ Stores

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Athletic-inspired fashion retailer Hibbett is adding Happy Returns Return Bars to its more than 1,100 Hibbett and City Gear stores across the U.S., allowing online shoppers to quickly return items from hundreds of retailers without the need for boxes or labels. That partnership has since been expanded chainwide.

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Asda CEO: Five runners and riders following Allan Leighton’s return

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The longstanding, and so far unsuccessful search for Asda’s new CEO could receive a shot in the arm following the return of former chief Allan Leighton as its new executive chair this week. Barry Williams With Leighton back at Asda, could we see the supermarket’s former executive Barry Williams also make a return?

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Amazon Enlists Staples, Local Businesses to Help with Returns and Delivery

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In Amazon ’s latest moves to bolster its logistics and fulfillment network, the company has partnered with Staples to accept customer returns and is looking for 2,500 local business to join its new Hub Delivery network. Staples Joins Amazon’s Network of Returns Partners By July 31, 2023, all Staples U.S. Retail in a statement.

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