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We are all reminded that the holiday season is approaching with a flurry of Christmas adverts encouraging us all to spend, yet retailers are anticipating a less than merry Christmas for their sales. According to Deloitte, only 62% of retailers expect to see higher sales this Christmas compared to a more positive 80% last year, this follows a year-long struggle of negative sales and many retailers falling into administration.
Today’s consumer purchases happen more rapidly than ever, making returns an unavoidable aspect of the shopping experience. Every year, billions of dollars worth of returned goods make their way back to retailers, often resulting in excess inventory. Many of these…