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Return rates are on the rise

Return rates are on the rise and nearing 2019 levels, fuelled by a growth in online shopping. In the UK, e-commerce represents 50-60 percent of revenue for traditional brick and mortar retailers, compared to 30-40 percent for US equivalents. This is massively contributing to an increase in returns, according to the latest figures from Dressipi....

Business |Interview

Dressipi is on a mission to reduce return rates

In 2021, there were 90 million more returns for fashion retailers compared to 2019. This year, there are expected to be 121 million returns in 2022. For retailers, this hurts EBIT margins and has a substantial environmental impact contributing 400,000 metric tons of CO2 on par with the levels that would be contributed by 4574 double-decker buses...

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Stocked up on Bags & Boots for this Black Friday’s Splurge?

The economy has opened up and Dressipi are expecting a bumper Black Friday in line with 2018 and 2019 - and a bonus for your return rates, customers buying categories with lower return rates is one of the reasons why Black Friday works so well! To help you get ready for peak, the Dressipi data analysts have dug deep into the Black Friday numbers...

FashionPress Release

Belstaff Partners with Dressipi to Expand Their Customer-Centric Approach

Dressipi’s Personalised Recommendations Increased Belstaff’s Email Revenue by 69% London, United Kingdom: Dressipi has announced a new partnership with luxury apparel retailer, Belstaff. This partnership will help Belstaff expand their customer-centric approach across all shopping channels. “Successful retailers like Belstaff recognise how...

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Uncovering AI Tech within Fashion: Dressipi’s Personalised Outfits

From shop windows and advertising campaigns, to in-store merchandising and social media influencer marketing, brands have been showcasing their products through outfits right from the beginning - they’ve always been an integral part of how to sell fashion. On the most basic level, outfits tell a customer a brand story and offer them inspiration...

Fashion

New Look named as Britain’s favourite fashion retailer

Budget fashion chain New Look has ousted Zara from the top spot to be named the nation’s favourite fashion store on the high street, according to the new Dressipi Fashion Brands Index. Research conducted by fashion recommendation site Dressipi, which draws on findings from a sample of over 10,000 women, revealed that Zara has slipped to second...

Fashion

eBay pilots fashion personalisation service

eBay is working with fashion advice service Dressipi on a trial of its ‘fashion fingerprint’ personalisation recommendation service for shoppers in the UK. The six month pilot will see Dressipi’s personalisation technology integrated with the online marketplace’s Fashion Gallery to give eBay shoppers instant access to products, specially...

Fashion

Dressipi names Sir Stuart Rose as chairman

Former Marks and Spencer CEO Sir Stuart Rose has been named chairman of online fashion recommendation service Dressipi. Rose is joining the start-up online business in a part-time advisory role and will be working closely with co-founders Sarah McVittie and Donna Kelly to drive adoption of the service among “major” high street and online...