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Retailers Will Find it Tough to Roll Back Pandemic-Era Return Policies

The solution is not eliminating free returns, but fixing convoluted supply chains and collaborating with shippers to make reverse logistics more affordable.

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Total Returns in the Retail Industry Expected to Fall in 2023

However, the percentage of abuse and fraud impacting total returns continues to trend in the wrong direction, increasing from 10.2% to 13.7%

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Cargo Ship Damaged by Russian Mine in Black Sea, Ukraine Says

Russia says it regards all cargo ships in the Black Sea bound for Ukraine as potential military targets, and mines remain a constant threat.

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Retailers to Pay for U.K. Consumers’ E-waste Recycling from 2026

Households will be able to drop off cables and other electrical waste in-store or have home collections, says the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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How Supply Chain Experts Said They Were Handling the Peak Season Rush

2023’s peak season will have seen supply chain professionals both relying on tried-and-true peak season strategies and testing next-gen solutions.

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China Names a New Naval Chief as Maritime Tensions Climb

The Chinese military has held major military drills around Taiwan twice since August 2022 because President Tsai Ing-wen met senior U.S. lawmakers.

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Philippines Attracts Four Bidders for $3 Billion Manila Airport Upgrade

The project involves upgrading of terminals, increasing of capacity to up to 62 million passengers annually, and improving technology infrastructure.

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Raised Consumer Expectations Puts a Strain on Worker Safety

While retailers and shippers may balk at the prospect of altering the functional status quo, making concrete changes to protect workers will pay dividends in the long run.

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Manifest Vegas 2024: A Sneak Peek

A preview of what to expect at Manifest 2024, the premier gathering of supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators and investors.

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Hapag-Lloyd Says Red Sea Route Still Too Dangerous

By contrast, both Maersk and CMA CGM said they were devising plans to gradually increase the number of ships they send through the Suez Canal.

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Maersk Prepares to Resume Shipping through Red Sea

Other shipping giants including Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have also been avoiding the Red Sea route because of the increased threat of attacks.

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Japanese Carmakers Investing $4.3B in Thailand Over Next Five Years

Toyota and Honda will each invest about $1.44 billion in the country, while Isuzu Motors and Mitsubishi will combine to invest the remaining $1.44 billion.

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