Tackling Fashion Returns in the Netherlands
The Dutch fashion industry faces a significant challenge: high return rates. Typically ranging between 25% and 50%, these returns are predominantly driven by issues with size and fit, accounting for approximately 70% of cases.
This isn't just an operational hurdle; it carries substantial financial and environmental costs.
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The Cost of Returns
Each return incurs significant costs, estimated between €12.50 and €19.50. This includes logistics, processing, inspection, repackaging, and potential depreciation or disposal of the item. For SMEs, these costs can severely impact profitability.
Environmental Impact
Beyond the financial burden, returns contribute to increased transportation emissions, packaging waste, and often lead to items being discarded rather than resold, adding to landfill problems. Reducing returns is a crucial step towards a more sustainable fashion industry.
Introducing the Toolkit
This toolkit is designed specifically for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the Dutch fashion sector. It provides insights, practical solutions, and data-driven tools to help you understand, manage, and ultimately reduce costly returns.
Explore best practices, compare technology solutions, simulate potential ROI, and understand the unique Dutch market context to make informed decisions for your business.