**New tariff rules, new risks. See how to protect your margins**

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](/content/ecommerce-guides/a-returns-tsunami-for-retail/index.html) 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:

- Better understand retail and consumer attitudes towards new buying trends being pioneered by online brands
- Gain insight into the impact new shopping trends may have on returns behaviour and what you must prepare for
- Learn more about the burgeoning intentional returner culture and its potential risk to your business
- Stay ahead of the curve by getting to grips with the timeline for Try Before You Buy adoption
- Learn more about technologies that can help you capitalise on new shopping trends while protecting margins – so you’re well equipped for the Returns Tsunami