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BODEN

Switches to ZigZag for its returns

Paid Returns
Return to Store

Challenges Faced before ZigZag

High Returns
Shipping Costs

The cost to get goods back from overseas was substantial

Unresponsive
Support Team

Boden’s previous returns solution had a hard-to-reach customer service team

Limited Label-less
Returns

The network wasn’t quite ready to significantly roll out paperless returns

Seamless Integration

ZigZag’s implementation process includes everyone from our business. We want to get retailers set-up as quickly and smoothly as possible. That means our Implementations Team will be in constant contact with all the relevant branches of both your business and ours.

Hands-on Account Management

Customer service doesn’t just relate to shoppers getting a great level of service. You, as a retailer, need to be able to reach and talk to your partners. Customer service is something we take seriously at ZigZag. Retailers are assigned their own Account Manager and have easy access to our Implementations and Technology teams for advice and portal fixes or updates.

Return Enquiries Have Dropped

ZigZag prides itself on utilising carrier services and partners that allow for complete returns visibility. Customers can use the portal and get updates to SMS or email on their returns journey back to the retailer and, more importantly, the status of their refund. This reduces customer frustration, keeps them happy, and keeps them shopping.

Cost-saving Carrier Rates

Boden were fortunate to already have strong carrier relationships with competitive rates due to their pedigree and volume, but ZigZag was still able to grow their network and substantially reduce the overall cost of their returns. And as we are carrier agnostic, Boden could keep any rate or relationship they want.

In just the first year, Boden has been able to save north of half a million pounds simply by switching from the rates offered by their previous returns provider to ZigZag’s more attractive fees.

Extensive Carrier Network Access

ZigZag has 1,500+ carrier services from over 170 countries. As the returns provider for some of the biggest retailers in the world, retailers such as Boden, we have the volume to command carriage rates many retailers don’t have access to. Especially retailers just starting their journey into e-commerce.

Customised Solution for SportsShoes

Free Returns
Delighting Customers
Complete Data Visibility
Caring Account Management
Extensive Carriers
Paperless Returns

Interview highlights with Colin Dawes

Switch ZigZag Implementation

"We chose ZigZag was because they promised a quick implementation time. And ZigZag delivered. From the beginning when we started to talk to ZigZag, to going live, it was around 32 days or so. It was super, super quick despite having a busy Christmas in between as well. There was also very little work on our side."

Positive Collaborative Experience

“ZigZag are my favourite people to work with. Nothing is ever too much trouble. If it's difficult to do something, Phil [ZigZag’s Senior Implementation Analyst] will find a way around it. We are really looking forward to rolling out new and exciting innovations with ZigZag in the future.”

Enhancing Return Data

“The in-store kiosks bring back that comforting anonymity you get with online returns for the customers whilst providing better data for our buying teams. We will now get close to 100% coverage across our eCommerce returns, collecting valuable data that will allow us to make smarter, more-informed decisions.”

About

Boden, the well-established British clothing retailer known for its vibrant designs and commitment to quality, has built a loyal customer base both in the UK and internationally.

Industry

Fashion Retailer

Quote

“We went from being in a position where the returns solution we had wasn’t doing everything we wanted it to, with a terrible roadmap, to a position where everything is great with ZigZag.”

CD
Colin Dawes
Head of Logistics
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