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Retail’s returns challenge: How to balance customer demands and overheads

Inside Retail

She said that more than one-quarter of retail businesses polled in Shipstation’s latest research plan to increase delivery charges for customers this year, and 10 per cent plan to increase the cost of returns. So retailers really need to be careful with what they are promoting to ensure it does not conflict with their messaging.”

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Retail’s returns challenge: How to balance customer demands and overheads

Inside Retail

She said that more than one-quarter of retail businesses polled in ShipStation’s latest research plan to increase delivery charges for customers this year, and 10 per cent plan to increase the cost of returns. So retailers really need to be careful with what they are promoting to ensure it does not conflict with their messaging.”

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Don’t inbox-watch: How Officeworks’ merchandise GM balances his attention

Inside Retail

From there, I’ve worn many hats in our support office and in various roles across the merchandise function: from demand planning to buying to buying manager. Instead, turn off those new message notifications and balance your attention to where it’s needed. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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Resimercial Design Balances Comfort and Sustainability in the Office

All Work

If employers want to attract teams back to the office, providing spaces that reflect a “resimercial” design – one that features the comforts of home – promotes productivity and a healthier workplace. And how do we create a destination that is both comforting and promotes health?

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Using AI workforce tools can boost margins, inspire staff, satisfy shoppers

Inside Retail

That’s invaluable for retail brands given that research from Zippia shows that companies that promote collaboration and communication at work can enjoy a 50 per cent reduction in staff turnover. By leveraging advanced forecasting to increase front-line engagement, Zebra Workcloud can boost output and satisfy customers.

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“We did not do enough”: Woolworths cans plans for Darwin Dan Murphy’s

Inside Retail

Woolworths Group has pulled the plug on plans to open a Dan Murphy’s store in Darwin after an independent panel ruled that the development should not go ahead. The post “We did not do enough”: Woolworths cans plans for Darwin Dan Murphy’s appeared first on Inside Retail. Total Group sales reached $16.5 billion, a 0.4

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AI-driven solutions take supply chain planning to the next level

Inside Retail

Supply chain disruption may have become a singularly hot topic in retail circles these past years, but a focus on improving supply chain planning and forecasting is far more than just a passing trend. The post AI-driven solutions take supply chain planning to the next level appeared first on Inside Retail.

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