Holiday Returns: How to Handle Holiday Returns

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Introduction Retailers are gearing up for the approaching holiday return season amidst the rapid growth of holiday sales, together with an increase in returns. In 2022, holiday sales topped previous years with $936.3 billion and a 63% increase in returns– 18% of their total sales. According to a recent Coupa study, 83% of US supply…

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Holiday Rush 2023: Time to Put in the (Temp) Work

The holiday season ushers in a whirlwind of heightened consumer demand and potential logistical challenges for retailers and distributors shipping packages. In 2022, USPS handled a staggering 13.2 billion mail pieces and packages. To tackle this surge head-on, companies are turning to the hiring of temporary workers. These seasonal employees actively play a pivotal role…

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Labor Shortage in the Parcel Industry

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What the Labor Shortage Looks Like in 2023 and What You Can Do About It Overview of the Problem The surge in online shopping has led to a significant rise in package deliveries. While the need for workers rises the hiring pool stays stagnant. These jobs are commonly perceived as low-skilled, and other factors such…

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Preparing for Q4 2022

As many in the eCommerce world know, with the Fourth Quarter comes a huge spike in retail sales. Attributed to the sales, deals, and gift-giving surrounding the holiday season, many distribution and fulfillment centers, as well as shippers and mailers, see an increase in volume.

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