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Navigating the Tariff Era: A Strategic Roadmap for Retailers

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The Scars of the 2018-2019 U.S.-China China trade war of 2018-2019 offers a cautionary tale about the far-reaching consequences of tariffs. In 2018, more than one-third of apparel imports flowing into the U.S. China Trade War: A Case Study in Disruption The U.S.-China During this period, the U.S.

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Devising an Optimal Returns Policy for Your Business

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For many years, permissive returns policies have been the norm in ecommerce. For the post-holiday season just past, it’s estimated that the total value of returned goods will be around $171 billion. retailers were revisiting their returns policies as of late 2022. With numbers like these, it’s no wonder that most U.S.

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5 Ways To Rein In Costly Online Returns

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With record-setting online sales looming on the horizon for the holiday season, retailers also are bracing for an onslaught of online returns. Those retailers selling primarily or exclusively online are expecting a corresponding hike in the volume of returns, but not much difference in the return rates they have become accustomed to.

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Toys ‘R’ Us Australia to head up UK revival

Inside Retail

Returned children’s goods retailer Toys ‘R’ Us Australia has signed a long-term exclusive licence agreement to facilitate the return of the Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us brands to the United Kingdom. The post Toys ‘R’ Us Australia to head up UK revival appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Navigating the new normal in retail shipping: Insights from Shippit’s new report

Inside Retail

To understand those trends – and ultimately answer the question, what is the state of shipping – we surveyed thousands of consumers and retailers and analysed more than 200 million orders powered through Shippit from 2018 to 2024. In 2018, 81 per cent of retailers provided this benefit, but this figure has dropped to 70 per cent this year.

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Nike Returns to its Oregon Roots with Latest ‘Live’ Store Design

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In 2018, Nike tested the neighborhood-centric Live pilot in Los Angeles. Ship-from-store capabilities to fulfill online orders are another service that Nike says will allow consumers to get products faster and more efficiently. Its quick success encouraged the company to follow suit with Live stores in Tokyo, New York and now Eugene.

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How RFID Powers Retail: Past, Present and Future

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Early adopters have proven that the technology can provide a significant return on investment. Additionally, it boosts sales margins and expedites returns and exchanges, making it a valuable tool for profitably improving the consumer experience. RFID can raise inventory visibility up to 99%. RFID and Beyond.