ZigZag partnership “a significant step forward in providing a seamless and sustainable solution for brands”
ZigZag, a provider of technology-driven retail returns solutions, has partnered with Portless, a supply chain company specialising in fulfilling DTC orders directly from China and Vietnam with a domestic experience.
The partnership empowers its retailers to manage returns cost-effectively in the countries where they have a brand presence, facilitating rapid expansion into new markets with a combined sourcing, delivery and returns service.
Instead of the costly process of sending returned items back to their origin, retailers can now use ZigZag’s award-winning returns solution to quickly provide returns shipping and warehouse handling within the destination countries, ready for in-country disposition, marketplace resale, donation to charities or consolidation before sending products back to their origin. Orders that prove undeliverable can also be managed in country by ZigZag.
Matthew Jacques, Director of Partnerships at ZigZag, commented: “Our partnership with Portless marks a significant step forward in providing a seamless and sustainable solution for brands expanding rapidly with a requirement to handle international returns. By using ZigZag’s global network of warehouses to keep returns within the destination country we help retailers both protect their margins and reduce the environmental impact. Not having to ship returns back to origin is a massive win for the retailer, consumer and planet! This collaboration allows brands to provide a smoother returns experience for their customers while maximising the value of returned goods.”
Portless has disrupted the traditional ocean freight model by cutting the traditional delivery journey of goods from China and Vietnam to the consumer from 45-60+ days to only 6 days, offering brands improved cash flow, increased inventory agility, and significant savings in both time and money. By partnering with ZigZag, Portless will further streamline the supply chain process for brands manufacturing in or around China and Vietnam, providing a sustainable and efficient returns management solution.
Zev Spiro, Director of Partnerships at Portless, added: “At Portless, we’re committed to revolutionizing direct-to-consumer fulfillment and logistics by making them faster, more efficient, and sustainable. Our partnership with ZigZag enhances this mission, allowing brands to manage returns more cost-effectively and with greater environmental responsibility within local markets. Together, we’re not just improving the supply chain—we’re redefining what it means to be a truly global and sustainable brand. To celebrate this collaboration, brands introduced to Portless through ZigZag, or those who mention this partnership during onboarding, will receive exclusive value-added benefits designed to enhance their fulfillment and returns processes.”
