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Returns are unavoidable, here are tips to minimize the costs.

How Authentic Reviews, Transparency can Help Alleviate the Headache of Returns

There’s a famous quote, usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin, to the effect that there is nothing certain in…

Features January 24
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Wegmans Partners with Uber Eats to Roll Out On-Demand Delivery

Regional grocery chain Wegmans has partnered with Uber Eats to offer on-demand delivery from stores in Massachusetts, Maryland,…

News January 23
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180 "Dancing Robots" work alongside humans at a Happy Returns' Hub to process millions of returns each month.

Returns and Fraud are on the Rise — Happy Returns Wants to Help

Inside a large warehouse in Pennsylvania, dozens of black robots dart and swirl across a polished concrete floor.…

Features January 23
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Why Chatbots Haven’t (and Won’t) Live up to the Hype

In the early 2010s, technology forecasters and business analysts painted a compelling picture of the future of customer…

Executive Viewpoints January 23
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Why People-Centered Design will be One of 2025’s Hottest CX Trends

Some 2025 retail design trends are easy to predict; for example, it’s a good bet that artificial intelligence…

Features January 22
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The Waste Management Challenge of the Holiday Season

The holiday season brings a surge in shopping, both in-store and online. From mountains of packaging to returned…

Executive Viewpoints January 20
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Forget the ‘Wirkin’ — Rebag Joins Walmart Marketplace, Offering Walmart Customers Real Birkins and More

Even as Walmart’s Birkin dupe — dubbed the “Wirkin” — continues to sell like hotcakes, the retailer has…

News January 17
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Holiday Sales Grew 4% to Top $994 Billion, Exceeding Expectations

Bearing out earlier reports of solid sales increases during the 2024 holiday season, U.S. Census Bureau data revealed…

News January 17
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Walmart Makes Deal to Purchase Robotics Tech for 400 Pickup and Delivery Centers

Walmart will sell its Advanced Systems and Robotics business to Symbotic for $200 million. As part of the…

News January 17
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