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ata has revealed that nine out of 10 (91%) of UK retailers have experienced an increase in the rate of returns fraud or policy abuse in the past 12 months and almost
to the latest industry data report. It also revealed that retailers identify fraud (64%) as currently delivering the biggest headache to their business and policy abuse (49%) coming in second. High operational costs (37%) follows in third place, with supply chain disruptions (22%) and growing advertising costs (14%) fourth. worn it. returns fraud.
DrinkMate celebrates 10th Anniversary D
Founded in July of 2014, Drinkmate has continuously pushed the boundaries of carbonation technology, offering consumers a versatile and convenient solution to craft the company has garnered a loyal following of enthusiasts who appreciate the freedom to carbonate any beverage, from water and juices to cocktails and wine. “We are incredibly proud of our journey and the impact we’ve
commitment to innovation and excellence remains unwavering as we continue to empower consumers to create their perfect sparkling beverages at home and on the go. “As we look ahead to the next decade, we are excited to build upon our foundation o
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of innovation and deliver even more exciting products and experiences to our loyal community.”
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Drinkmate will be hosting events and promotions to express gratitude to its
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customers for their continued support. These initiatives will include special anniversary discounts and engaging social media campaigns.
UK riots contribute to 4.8% drop in footfall R
esearch conducted by MRI Software has shown that the UK riots and Belfast.
This compares with a smaller fall of 2.7% in all UK retail destinations, including shopping centres and out-of-town retail parks. deterred by an expected new wave of rioting and counter-protests planned for the day. Northern England and Yorkshire felt the impact of the disorder the most, with footfall down by 12.9% between Sunday and Wednesday, and in the West Midlands footfall was down by 10.6% on the previous week. Some supermarkets, shoe shops and other retailers have been looted. appreciate this is an incredibly stressful time and will be on hand to do everything they can to help customers as quickly as possible”. At this time of the year, the number of people visiting the UK’s towns and cities would usually rise as the school summer holidays get
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