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A Sustainable Strategy for Managing Excess Apparel
It wasn’t that long ago that we were talking about post-holiday returns and what apparel retailers could do to tackle…
Online Auctions, 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago, Supply and Demand Chain Executive (SDCE) magazine first launched, and along with it, a variety of content and news…
Thought Leadership Thursday (#TLT): Resuming Business in Europe After COVID-19
As different countries across Europe have started reopening their borders, there is the need to adopt to new norms in…
How artificial intelligence and augmented reality can put a dent in return rates
When it comes to online returns, the stats aren’t pretty. Consumers return 30% of ecommerce purchases and a study from…
Extensions, Restrictions, and Yes, Quarantines: Dealing with Returns Post Pandemic
We’ve been covering the state of the retail market in the midst of the pandemic, which forced stores around the…
One world, one sustainable future for retailers
Organisations and industries are facing increasing pressure to reduce their environmental impact. Apparel retailers in particular are feeling the scrutiny…
Smartphone Slumber, or Smartphone Surge?
Despite many industries being affected in recent months due to a global pandemic, smartphone releases aren’t slowing down. Apple recently…
Retail Resilience is More than Immediate Recovery—It’s Planning Ahead
One of the many things the current situation has taught businesses worldwide is that in addition to consumer dependency, the…
The Future of Smartphones in a Still-Undefined Market
Over the past several months, it’s become clear that people all around the world have to embrace a new normal.…
Off-price could become bright spot for retail industry as stores reopen
An economic downturn and a glut of apparel and accessories are setting the stage for off-price retailers to recover faster…
Retail refunds: frocky horror show
Pent-up demand, retailers hope, will send shoppers rushing to stores when lockdowns end. Chances are, however, that plenty will be…