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How DTC Brands Use Packaging to Cut Returns
Returns are the silent killer of DTC margins. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into how packaging design directly influences return rates — not just protection, but size accuracy, unboxing clarity, and the psychology of expectation-setting. They break down a concrete case: a mid-size apparel brand that cut returns by 18 percent just by resizing their boxes and adding a size-guide insert. They also cover the cost math behind returns (shipping, restocking, and the carbon hit), the rise of AI-powered size prediction, and why the 'try-before-you-buy' model is getting a second look…
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