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After the Christmas high comes the returns, here’s how to break the cycle

Inside Retail

Christmas and end-of-year sales are big business for retailers but they also drive enormous returns. The rise in post-Christmas returns can be attributed to several trends, with the growth of eCommerce being a leading factor. This helps lower material use and reduce space in delivery trucks, ultimately lowering emissions.”

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Rethinking Retail Returns

Retail TouchPoints

Welcome to the world of retail returns, an expensive, cumbersome yet essential part of the industry. The number of returns is growing and managing them is critically important to maintaining margins and customer satisfaction. of all purchased goods were returned to retailers. of all purchased goods were returned to retailers.

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Returns Fraud: Identifying and Addressing a Growing Threat

Retail TouchPoints

With the holiday season out of the way, next to come is a wave of returns that will stretch into the new year. The value of merchandise being fraudulently returned to retailers hit an all-time-high in 2024 at over $100 billion , up four-fold compared to just four years ago, according to industry sources.

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Australia’s best retailers at returns: Bed Threads, The Iconic, Oroton

Inside Retail

Bed Threads, The Iconic, and Oroton ranked ahead of other retailers in November for overall returns experience in the Online CX Index, Australias first and only online retailer performance platform powered by real data. A seamless return experience can turn a frustrating situation into an opportunity to build trust and loyalty.

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Your Guide to Using Conversational Marketing to Drive Demand Generation

Studies show the return on investment (ROI) of conversational marketing helps your marketing team drive revenue. Whether it’s a business deal or a personal connection, they are a driving force to solidify a foundation of trust. According to Bold 360, “81 percent of B2B buyers have left a page because they didn’t want to fill out a form.”.

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Curbing the $890 Billion Return Problem: Proactive Solutions for Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

With the holiday season just concluded, the challenge of managing merchandise returns is a reality for many retailers. According to the latest data from the National Retail Federation (NRF), merchandise returns are projected to reach an astounding $890 billion in 2024, accounting for approximately 16.9%

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Free Returns Are Starting To Disappear

Retail Wire

The disappointment amplifies when they attempt to make returns, only to be confronted with unexpected return fees. Post-holiday blues are setting in for many consumers who have received less than satisfactory gifts this season.

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A Recruiter’s Guide To Hiring In 2021

With vaccination rates rising, consumers spending more money, and people returning to offices, the job market is going through a period of unprecedented adjustment. As the New York Times observed, “It’s a weird moment for the American economy.” And recruiting professionals are caught in the middle.

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Marketing-Led Post-COVID-19 Growth Strategies

Any return to normalcy may seem far-off, but sales and marketing are on the front lines of restarting the economy. Businesses are laying off workers, shutting their doors (some permanently), and struggling to react to the radical destruction that coronavirus (COVID-19) is doing to our society and communities.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way.

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Industry Shake-Up: 2023 Commerce Trends To Rock Your World

Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree

Whether you're engaging with customers on their social media platforms or you're adopting a frictionless return policy, creating personalized experiences through an omnichannel e-commerce strategy is how to see growth in 2023 and beyond.

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Building Supply Chain Resilience in the Real World

Speaker: Kelly Barner - Co-Founder & Managing Director of Buyers Meeting Point, LLC

Time will tell, but it is unlikely to be a return to the pre-pandemic normal. Global inflation is at record highs and the Great Resignation has given way to the Great Reshuffling, leading to uncertainty in talent markets. What will 2023 bring?