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The Incredibly Unexpected World Of Leap Year Commerce
Retail // February 29, 2020

The leap year is upon us – the quadrennial event when the Gregorian calendar corrects a slight problem with its construction that, over time, would more or less derail it. Because, despite what one was taught in elementary school, the earth does not quite go around the sun 365...

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Retailers Employ Freebie Model to Reduce Returns 

September 21, 2023
From November 2022 to mid-January of the current year, no less than 10% of weekly orders were subject to returns.   During periods of inflation and when households face budget limitations, there is an increased likelihood of customers returning products that fail to meet their expectations. In response, retailers are seeking ways to reduce returns, and one promising […]