Retail returns have become big business for UPS.
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Returns cost companies billions of dollars in lost sales. They also generate emissions and packaging waste. Two logistics experts offer some tips from psychology for more sustainable returns.
Retailers’ costs for managing returns are rising.
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Returns are becoming a costly sustainability problem for retailers and the planet. A supply chain expert explains.
Shoppers visiting Primark.
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By offering a limited click and collect service, the retailer can gauge the benefits versus the costs and hassle of managing product returns.
Socially responsible investing is becoming more popular.
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Environmental, social and governance investment funds claim to help save the planet and better society, but the reality is more complex.