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IBVTA outlines policy recommendations to tackle vape sector challenges

TalkingRetail

Ahead of a national conference for the vape industry this Thursday (26 October), the body representing the sector, the Independent British Vape Trade Association (IBVTA), has outlined a series of policy recommendations designed to tackle key challenges in the sector and deliver a sustainable future for the UK vaping industry.

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5 Tips to Make ‘Returnuary’ as Painless as Possible

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers can try to reduce returns by charging fees or adding/keeping friction to the process, but too-stringent policies risk annoying consumers — or worse, discouraging them from making any purchase. Make return policies crystal clear. following holiday 2023, according to the National Retail Federation).

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Keys for Achieving Sustainability in Retail Supply Chains

Retail TouchPoints

Many companies have amazing policies, but when it comes to the implementation, they have significant gaps! Because the recommendations follow the same structure, and it is most likely your dedicated procurement/supply chain teams who will have to address these, with some support from HR. Labour is a huge area with several subtopics.

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FTC Accuses Social Media Services of ‘Vast’ User Surveillance, Lax Privacy Protections

Retail TouchPoints

The report’s findings are timely, particularly as state and federal policymakers consider legislation to protect people from abusive data practices.”

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Dependency Upgrades: why commerce software engineers need a policy and process  

GetElastic

In order to ensure a smooth process and one that is maintained properly, it is best to have a well-defined policy and process. Why you need a policy and   process   All software depends on other software to accomplish useful tasks.   The Upgrade Process   – what a strong process looks like.

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CNBC: Dollar General Shareholders Vote in Favor of Worker Safety Audit

Retail TouchPoints

The proposal, which was filed by Domini Impact Investments , asked the Dollar General board to commission an audit looking into the retailer’s worker safety policies and practices. The proposal recommended that the audit include evaluation of practices that could contribute to an unsafe or violent environment, such as staffing capacity.

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What You Need to Know About Transforming Online Return Churn

Retail TouchPoints

Consumer Study , 85% of consumers check a company’s returns policy before even making a purchase when shopping online, and 68% of U.S. Read on for actionable steps your company can take to implement a sound returns policy that will have U.S. consumers wouldn’t repurchase from a brand after a poor returns experience.