A Returns Tsunami for Retail — Brightpearl

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Learn why the introduction of online ‘try before you buy’ services could quickly lead to a tsunami of returns that may wipe out retailer margins.

Introduction

As leading online companies such as ASOS, Topman and schuh begin introducing try now pay later options for customers, unprepared retailers are at threat of a surge of returns that may undermine their profits – many of whom are already reaching crisis point.

A new global survey of thousands of retailers and consumers reveals the true  cost of returns, as more than half of retailers see their margins severely impacted. The research also offers a troubling insight into a future retail landscape where the majority of retailers without technology in place to manage returns are at threat of being overwhelmed by tripling costs and an unmanageable tsunami of returns.

Download the report ‘Try Before You Buy: A Returns Tsunami For Retail’ today to better understand these emerging patterns of buying behavior, and capitalize to turn the tsunami into a tide of fresh profits.

The report will help you to: