Eliminating Returns May Reduce Waste but Might Also Reduce Sales
By Jane • May 8th, 2008 • Category: Publishing NewsHarperCollins is experimenting with a no return policy. According to the GalleyCat article yesterday, 31% of books printed are returned to the publishers. Removing the right of return would reduce environmental waste. However, no returns will likely result in fewer books ordered by the chain stores. Independents might eliminate ordering books [...]
