For apparel and footwear retailers, the Q4 peak season is the most volatile – and expensive – return period of the year. Return‑rate spikes driven by fit issues, unclear product content, and exploratory shopping behaviors shrink profit margins and impact customer loyalty.
This complimentary report exposes the hidden drivers behind peak‑season return volatility – and pinpoints where retailers can take immediate action to protect profitability during the highest‑stakes weeks of the year.
Get the full 2025 Peak‑Season Retail Returns Performance Analysis
Equip your teams with the data and insights needed to reduce preventable returns, strengthen product performance, and protect margin during the most critical shopping period of the year.
Inside the Report
- Uncover the return patterns the industry misses with traditional analytics
- See which categories are silently eroding margin
- Understand how buyer behaviors shift across Peak Season
- Learn why size‑bracketing remains an untapped lever
Why This Report Matters
Fashion and footwear executives will walk away with:
- Clear benchmarks for return‑rate performance across key categories
- Attribute‑level insights that pinpoint the true drivers of preventable returns
- Seasonal behavior patterns that inform merchandising, PDP strategy, and promotional planning
- Targeted recommendations proven to reduce returns in high‑risk categories