The Appriss® Retail Blog
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4 Ways to Improve Retail Cashier Training with Data-Driven Insights
Retail employee attrition is nothing new to the industry. Regrettably, in recent years, a...
Cutting Self-Checkout Shrink with Advanced Technology
Self-checkout may seem like the latest and greatest technology to hit retail floors in the 21st...
Transforming Returns into Opportunities: 5 Steps to Implementing a Dynamic Retail Incentive Program
If you still consider returns simply a cost of doing business, it's time to rethink your...
Navigating ‘Good’ vs. ‘Bad’ Customers for Returns Fraud Prevention in Retail
Understand nuanced consumer behavior to prevent fraud and protect profits. Learn how AI can help retailers differentiate between good and bad returns.
Supercharging Organized Retail Crime Cases for Stronger Law Enforcement Collaboration
Combat the billion-dollar problem of Organized Retail Crime by supercharging your case preparation and collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
Whose Responsibility Is It To Control Shrink in Retail?
Discover whose responsibility it is to control retail shrink and explore how innovative technology can mitigate losses and safeguard profits.
3 Things to Know About Combatting Claims and Appeasements Fraud
Explore effective strategies utilizing AI and analytics to combat customer appeasements, claims, and appeasements fraud, including addressing order adjustments and tackling INR fraud.
How Today’s Organized Retail Crime Groups Evade Yesterday’s Technology
Learn about the growing challenge of ORC, organized retail crime methods, and how fraudsters exploit traditional security strategies to commit retail fraud.
Learn Comprehensive Ways To Calculate Retail Return Rates
Learn how to calculate retail return rates and uncover the financial impact of returns on businesses. Explore methods to analyze online vs. in-store return rates for smarter decision-making.
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Keeping It Real With Keep-It Returns: How the Strategy Boosts Profits & Helps Loss Prevention
Discover how keep-it return policies are revolutionizing the retail industry by boosting profits and enhancing loss prevention strategies.
Analyzing Retail Returns: The 20% Year-Over-Year Surge in Return Fraud and Abuse
Discover strategies to mitigate return fraud and abuse challenges & enhance the return experience. Read: Consumer Returns Report from Appriss Retail & NRF.
Research Shows Return Rates Are Nearly Double Online Versus In-Store
Explore ecommerce vs. in-store retail return rates. Gain insights to optimization strategies for retail returns and learn return rate equation.
Exposing Common Examples of Holiday Gift Card Fraud
Protect your retail business from common gift card scams during the holidays, including gift card fraud. Learn common examples of holiday gift card fraud.
2024’s Top Retail Trends and Innovative Technologies
Uncover anticipated retail trends (retail trends 2024) including challenges like omnichannel shopping and retail crime. Learn how retailers stay ahead in retail in the new year.
2023 Retail Recap: The Year’s Biggest Stories in Retail Loss Prevention
Retail recap: Retail crime (including ORC), the economy, and artificial intelligence (AI) all weighed heavily on retail and loss prevention in 2023.
Is Visual AI the Holy Grail of Loss Prevention?
Discover the power of visual AI and data-driven analytics in combating rising retail theft and fraud and helping retailers protect their profits.
Navigating Challenges to Achieve a Successful AI-Driven Retail Experience
Embark on an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven retail journey to elevate customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and gain a competitive edge.
How AI-Driven Return Authorization Impacts Loyalty with Ecommerce Returns
Reduce the cost of retail returns and improve customer loyalty with AI-driven return authorization systems for ecommerce returns / reducing returns.
Handle Post-Holiday Returns with Care: Top Strategies to Limit Losses
Top ways to handle post-holiday retail returns to limit losses. Learn how to streamline holiday returns, extend deadlines, and implement clear policies.