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How Retailers Can Control Costs Even As Return Rates Climb

Retail TouchPoints

Returns are a cost of doing business for any retailer. In the wake of COVID-19, returns are receiving serious (and necessary) attention for several key reasons: Retailers are spending more processing returns in stores. Returns is just one example.” . In-Store Returns Trending Up, But Not Pouring In.

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#RSP22: Everything You Need to Know About Holiday 2022

Retail TouchPoints

Rather than being limited to a jam-packed four to five weeks from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, consumers are beginning their shopping as early as October (with a few doing so even earlier than that). But despite the rush, retailers still have multiple opportunities to maximize both in-store sales and online conversions.

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Retail spending strong in late 2022, but signs of slowing emerge

Inside Retail

For retailers closely watching consumer confidence levels and spending trends, getting an accurate reading about what lies ahead can be challenging. Still, many consumers are undoubtedly feeling the impact of interest rates and the rising cost of living. This has become more crucial as the economic cycle continues to shift.

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Mastercard SpendingPulse: Feb. sales rise 8.7%

Mass Relators

consumer spending maintained its positive momentum in February, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which found that overall retail sales (excluding auto) increased 8.7% In-store spending grew 10% in February compared to the same month last year and rose 8.0% pre-pandemic) and Department Store (+26.3% PURCHASE, N.Y. —

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Jewelry Sales Increased Sharply in July, Survey Finds

VMS

grew for the 11 th consecutive month in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse , which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. With more cash in hand—fueled in part by the Child Tax Credit and pent-up savings—consumers drove U.S. July numbers reflect a return to the store.

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Retail sales grow 23.3% in April

Mass Relators

retail sales had another month of double-digit growth in April, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. Mastercard SpendingPulse reports on national retail sales across all payment types in select markets around the world. Department stores grew 9.6%

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The Future of Retail is 3D

Retail TouchPoints

This new ability mimics the experience of engaging with a physical object more closely than 2D pictures, and it has been suggested this could not only drive sales and conversions but cut down on returns. The companies that stay ahead of the curve are seeing huge benefits to their businesses.