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5 Common Mistakes Companies Make with Retail Deduction Recovery

5 Retail Deduction Recovery Missteps: Young lady holding up 5 fingers.

Recovering retail deductions can be complex, but most brands lose money due to avoidable mistakes. Here are the five most common missteps:

  1. Waiting Too Long to Dispute: Many deductions have strict 30- or 60-day dispute windows.

  2. Incomplete Documentation: Missing BOLs, invoices, or proof-of-delivery kills claims.

  3. Assuming Automation is Enough: AI tools can’t replace human judgment in analyzing complex chargebacks.

  4. No Cross-Department Coordination: Sales, finance, and operations must collaborate.

  5. Ignoring Small Deductions: Small charges add up and signal larger issues.


By avoiding these mistakes, brands can recover more revenue and prevent future chargebacks.


Take Action: Avoid deduction recovery mistakes and protect your margins. Work with a partner you can trust. Book a call with Woodridge Retail Group for a free deduction recovery analysis.



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