Testimonials | smartphonehoesjes-wit

 

from scan to refund, no manual work required.

How Smartphonehoesjes.nl made their return process scalable while using smart tools to reduce return volume.

Like many webshops, Smartphonehoesjes.nl ran into the same return frustrations: time-consuming workflows in both the warehouse and customer service. Lack of visibility, unclear communication to customers, and above all  too much manual handling.

They needed a return solution that did more than just generate shipping labels. Together with Returnless, they transformed returns into a strategic process that boosts customer satisfaction and protects revenue.

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45% of customers choose a giftcard

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Fitting return flows for marketplaces

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Improvements based on a custom return dashboard 

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Product guidance that helps prevent returns

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short intro.

Smartphonehoesjes.nl has been the market leader in phone cases and accessories for years. They’re known for their massive selection of cases, screen protectors, and custom products. With a rapidly growing customer base both locally and internationally, scalability has become essential—especially when it comes to handling returns.


Tech stack:

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the success story of Smartphonehoesjes.nl.

By Jessica Schulz, Manager Customer Service at Smartphonehoesjes.nl

The moment it became clear that returns were turning into a serious bottleneck was when return volume started to grow alongside the number of orders. Since then, the entire process has been fully digitized. Customers register their return through the digital return form. As soon as the package is dropped off with the carrier, the WMS of Smartphonehoesjes.nl automatically receives a notification that the return is on its way. This gives them full visibility into what’s coming back and when. In the warehouse, a team member scans the package, instantly showing what needs to be done. The return status is automatically processed in both Returnless and Magento, which then triggers a refund or generates a giftcard.

Thanks to these automations, the process is fast, accurate, and places almost no burden on customer service. Only exceptional cases - like a custom product - are reviewed manually, leaving room for empathy and flexibility where it’s needed.

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“We ran into the same frustrations as many other webshops: returns were taking up too much of our time - in both the warehouse and customer service.”

Jessica Schulz, Manager Customer Service at Smartphonehoesjes.nl

a return policy that fits with the webshop.

Returnless doesn’t just help Smartphonehoesjes.nl automate returns, it also supports them in enforcing their return policy and protecting revenue. Several Return Rules have been set up: returns outside the 60-day window are excluded, custom-designed products are non-returnable, and photos are required for damaged items. In contrast, low-value products with no reported issues are automatically approved.
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refund or giftcard?

An important step in the return process is offering customers two options: a refund or a giftcard. If the customer chooses the giftcard, the return label is free. And this works! Around 45% of customers opt for this option. This way, Smartphonehoesjes.nl not only keeps customers satisfied, but also retains a significant portion of its revenue.

one return strategy that fits all channels.

With sales on marketplaces like Bol, Amazon, Mediamarkt, Kaufland, Kruidvat, and Fnac, flexibility is key. Wherever possible, Smartphonehoesjes.nl uses Returnless as their return solution. Only when a platform doesn’t allow it - such as Amazon - they are required to use that default marketplace return flow.

To ensure every return flow runs smoothly, a separate return setup has been created for each channel and country. It starts with the return form, but also includes tailored integrations, return policies, and customer communication. All aligned with the specific sales channel. In these flows, customers cannot choose a giftcard; they always receive a refund and are provided with a free return label by default. This customized approach ensures that returns are seamless, even outside of their own webshop.

 

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custom dashboards and product guides to prevent returns.

Insights from Returnless are actively used to improve both products and content. Category managers use a custom return dashboard to analyze, per category, why certain products are returned more frequently. Based on this data, concrete improvements are made, such as updating product descriptions, replacing images, or even removing products from the assortment.

One common return reason is customers ordering the wrong phone case. Which makes sense, given the huge variety of device models, release years, and subtypes. To address this, Smartphonehoesjes developed a unique device selection tool that automatically detects which phone you’re using to browse the website. It then only shows the products compatible with your device. A simple but smart solution that helps prevent returns before the purchase is even made.

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“After analyzing our return reasons for a while, we built a device selector. A tool that detects which device you’re using to browse our shop and filters the products that match!”

Jessica Schulz, Manager Customer Service at Smartphonehoesjes.nl

a partner for the future.

What Smartphonehoesjes.nl values most about Returnless is the collaboration. Not a standard implementation process, but a true partnership, focused on continuous improvement. New ideas, customer feedback, and challenges are discussed openly and acted on quickly.

And their dream for the future? “An AI-powered return predictor: a tool that can identify whether a customer is likely to return an item. So you can act on it in advance,” says Jessica. It’s an ambitious idea, but if it’s up to Smartphonehoesjes.nl, it’s only a matter of time.

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“During our search for a return solution, we spoke with several providers, but with Returnless it just clicked right away.”

Jessica Schulz, Manager Customer Service at Smartphonehoesjes.nl

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