

Is the Era of Free Returns Over?
Aug 24, 2023
Amit Sharma, the founder and CEO of Narvar, discusses the challenges of offering free returns and whether retailers can afford them. They explore the evolution of online returns, the value proposition of companies, and the future of returns in a changing economic landscape. They argue for a more transparent conversation about return costs and propose that customers should bear the cost to create a fairer system. The chapter also shares valuable insights from their experiences at Apple and Walmart.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Evolution of Online Returns
04:03 • 11min
Challenges of Returns and the Value Proposition of Companies
14:57 • 5min
The Future of Returns in a Changing Economic Landscape
20:11 • 5min
The End of Free Returns Era
25:38 • 4min
The Challenges of Returns and Lessons from Apple and Walmart
29:44 • 4min