How RedShift simplified cross-border returns and retained revenue with smart exchanges

36%
Revenue retained via smart exchanges
100%
CTR from notifications through branded returns tracking page

Streamlining our return process with LateShipment.com has drastically reduced the back-and-forth emails. The ability to handle exchanges seamlessly and select the correct variant has been incredibly helpful. Overall, it’s been a significant improvement for both our team and our customers.

Erin Goodall | Customer Service

About RedShift

RedShift Sports sells bicycle components designed to help bikers maximize the versatility of their existing road bikes.

They operate primarily in the US, but also ship their products to the UK, New Zealand, Canada, and Europe.

Since its inception, RedShift has been committed to enhancing the biking experience, earning praise from customers worldwide for their innovative and versatile products.

Challenges and Solutions

Challenge 1: Complexities in returning multiple product orders

RedShift faced difficulties with the return process for bundled orders, leading to customer frustration and confusion about refunds. The lack of a streamlined system made it challenging to initiate and manage returns, calculate partial refunds, and keep customers informed. This resulted in increased WISMO inquiries and a cumbersome process for both customers and the customer service team. Additionally, the inability to customize return costs for various scenarios added to the complexity.

The Solutions
Streamlined returns portal
An online returns portal that was simplified and intuitive, allowed customers to return or exchange a particular item from the bundled order.
Custom refund module
A system was implemented to calculate partial refunds for individual items within returned bundles, displayed directly within the portal.
Return alerts
Four key return-related email notifications were activated to keep customers informed throughout the return-to-refund/exchange lifecycle.
Flexible return costs
The portal allowed merchants to set and customize any additional return costs for customers, providing flexibility for specific scenarios.
The Impact

Redshift implemented LateShipment.com’s OneReturn to improve their return process and customer satisfaction.

36%
Revenue retained via smart exchanges
100%
CTR from notifications through branded returns tracking page

Challenge 2: No dedicated path for cross-border returns

RedShift's older platform had no separate navigation option for customers initiating cross-border returns. Without a dedicated flow, international customers were funneled through the same portal as domestic returns—creating confusion, failed label generation, and a higher volume of support tickets from customers outside North America.

The Solutions
US and Canada returns portal
RedShift's returns portal is configured to accept returns only from the US and Canada. Delivery location is pulled directly from OneTrack, and any order originating outside this region is automatically redirected to the Ezi Returns consolidation portal.
Carrier and cost comparison via ShipStation
For eligible returns, the portal connects with ShipStation to compare return label costs across carriers and service types, generating the most cost-effective label based on the customer's location relative to RedShift's warehouse.
Smart label routing by location
The portal pulls delivery location data from OneTrack to automatically identify whether a return is domestic or cross-border. US and Canada customers get a free prepaid return label generated via ShipStation, comparing rates across carriers to find the most cost-effective option. Customers outside North America are redirected to Ezi Returns, a dedicated consolidator, keeping label costs low and the portal clean.
The Impact

RedShift implemented LateShipment.com's OneReturn to improve their return process, and cross-border handling

1:3
3 proactive notifications sent per return
77%
Open rate of return notification emails

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