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Returns drop-off: It’s about the journey, not the destination
Three quarters of consumers value a shorter distance to drop off an online return over carrier brand loyalty.
Time is money, get the return picked up
Three-quarters of consumers (74%) would pay $5 for home pickup of online returns, depending on how far the drop-off location is from them.
Siri, remind me to drop off my returns
We delve into which days of the week when shoppers are most likely to drop off online returns.
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