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Explore retail deduction trends and solutions with expert insights, tips, and strategies to recover revenue, manage chargebacks, and boost profitability.
The Deduction Domino Effect: How One Retail Error Can Trigger a Chain Reaction
It usually starts small: a missed barcode, a packing slip printed with the wrong font, or a shipment that showed up 12 hours late because...
The HRG Team
3 days ago2 min read
What Retail Buyers Aren’t Telling You About Deductions
Retail buyers are the rockstars of supplier meetings. They talk assortment, pricing, promo calendars, and shelf strategy. They’re focused...
The HRG Team
4 days ago3 min read
Death by a Thousand Deductions – Why Small Errors Add Up to Big Trouble
It usually doesn’t start with something dramatic. There’s no fire alarm. No flashing red light. Just a small deduction. Maybe a $225...
The HRG Team
5 days ago3 min read
The Silent Threat of Deduction Fatigue: Why Your Team Is Giving Up (and How to Fix It)
Combat Deduction fatigue and reclaim lost revenue. Learn how to overcome Deduction fatigue with automation, prioritization, and expert help.
The HRG Team
Mar 202 min read
Are Retail Deductions a Hidden Tax on Suppliers?
Imagine getting hit with a surprise tax bill every time you ship an order. One you never agreed to, with ever-changing rules and little...
The HRG Team
Mar 192 min read
Small Suppliers, Big Losses: Why Retail Deductions Hit Emerging Brands the Hardest
Discover why retail deductions hit emerging brands the hardest. Learn how small suppliers can combat these losses and protect their revenue.
The HRG Team
Mar 182 min read
The Retail Deduction “Snowball Effect” – How Small Errors Turn Into Big Losses
The $10,000 Mistake You Didn’t Even Notice It starts with a single invoice error. Maybe a case count got mixed up, or a product was...
The HRG Team
Mar 132 min read
Think You’re Recovering All Your Deductions? Here’s Why You’re Probably Leaving Money on the Table
Imagine this: You’re a CPG supplier, and things seem to be going well. Your products are moving, orders are coming in, and you’re...
The HRG Team
Mar 113 min read
Millions on the Line: How One Supplier Recovered $3M After a Year-End Deduction Nightmare
Imagine it’s December 29th. Your sales team is about to celebrate a successful year, with bonuses in sight. Then, out of nowhere, a...
The HRG Team
Mar 104 min read
Retailer Chargebacks Are Eating Your Margins—Here’s How to Stop the Bleeding
Retailers have found a way to make their problems your problem. Chargebacks— those frustrating deductions retailers take for shipping...
The HRG Team
Mar 53 min read
Retailer Deductions vs. Post-Audit Claims: What’s the Difference, and Why Should You Care?
If you’re a retail supplier, you know deductions and chargebacks are part of doing business with big retailers. But do you understand the...
The HRG Team
Mar 42 min read
What Walmart’s Deduction Changes Mean for Suppliers—And How to Get Ahead
Brace yourself—Walmart suppliers are in for a shake-up in 2025. If you thought deductions were already a headache, get ready for a whole...
The HRG Team
Mar 33 min read
Chargeback Chaos: The 7 Most Common Retail Deductions (and How to Prevent Them)
You made the sale, shipped the product, and waited for payment—only to find a chunk of your invoice missing. Does this sound familiar?...
The HRG Team
Feb 263 min read
Cash Flow Killers: Why Deduction Recovery Should Be Your #1 Priority in 2025
Retail is tough, but here’s a hard truth: it’s not always your sales numbers that determine success—it’s your cash flow. Suppliers spend...
The HRG Team
Feb 253 min read
5 Retail Deduction Horror Stories (And How They Could Have Been Avoided)
Retail suppliers know the feeling—that sinking moment when a retailer deduction pops up on your statement, and you’re left scrambling to...
The HRG Team
Feb 243 min read
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