Managing Chargebacks in Amazon Vendor Central: Tactics to Protect Your Profits

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 11/19/2024 - 8:49am

In the competitive arena of e-commerce, managing chargebacks is critical for vendors using Amazon Vendor Central. Chargebacks occur when customers dispute a transaction, leading to refunds processed by their banks or credit card companies. For vendors, these disputes can lead to significant revenue losses, operational disruptions, and a tarnished reputation on the platform. This article explores effective strategies to navigate Amazon vendor chargebacks and protect your profits.

Understanding Chargebacks

Chargebacks serve as a consumer protection mechanism, allowing customers to...

November 21st: Carers Rights Day - Recognising Your Rights

“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” It’s a phrase we often hear, and it couldn’t be more relevant for carers. Caring for someone you love is deeply rewarding, but it also comes with significant challenges. Prioritising your own well-being isn’t selfish — it’s essential.

While my focus here is on dementia carers, these insights can benefit all unpaid carers navigating the demands of caregiving.

Understanding the Value of Carers

The work of unpaid carers saves the government billions each year—a contribution that often goes unnoticed. Yet, carers deserve...

Exeter kickstarts global research network, awarding £1.7 million to antifungal resistance innovations

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2024 - 11:52pm

Fifteen projects designed to reduce the growing global threat of antifungal drug resistance in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have received UK government funding via the University of Exeter’s FAILSAFE project.

FAILSAFE ( Fungal AMR Innovations for LMICS: Solutions and Access For Everyone ), is managed by the University of Exeter’s MRC Centre for Medical Mycology, in partnership with the UK Department of Health and Social Care’s Global AMR Innovation Fund (GAMRIF). GAMRIF is a One Health UK aid fund that supports research and development around the world to reduce the...

Up-and-Coming Surf Fashion Trends You’ll Want to Try

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2024 - 11:37pm

Ready to refresh your wardrobe with some beach-ready, stylish pieces?

Surf fashion has been riding a wave into mainstream style for years now, but lately, it’s making a splash. From retro prints to sustainable materials, surf-inspired fashion has expanded far beyond the sand.

Let’s find out some of the latest surf-fashion trends in the market you’ll want to try.

Retro colours and prints are making a comeback

Surf culture has always had a soft spot for vibrant colours and bold patterns, and now, it’s all about retro vibes from the ‘70s and ‘80s. We’re talking...

Quay Collective Christmas: Pop-up at the Boatyard Studio

Explore a winter wonderland of art, crafts and handmade gifts at the Boatyard Studio, open 10-4 on Saturdays in the run up to Christmas.

Nestled between the canal and the river, meet local artists and makers covering a range of disciplines including ethical, sustainable clothing and textiles; printmaking and painting; wood, ceramics and papier-mâché. A huge variety of quality handmade gifts to suit all budgets.

Pop by and warm up with hot mulled apple juice and mince pies after a seasonal stroll along the riverside!

The studio is open on the following dates:...

Quay Collective Christmas

Event Date: 
23/11/2024 - 10:00am to 21/12/2024 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
The Boatyard Studio, Exeter Quay EX2 8DP

Explore a winter wonderland of art, crafts and handmade gifts at the Boatyard Studio, open 10-4 on Saturdays in the run up to Christmas.

Nestled between the canal and the river, meet local artists and makers covering a range of disciplines including ethical, sustainable clothing and textiles; printmaking and painting; wood, ceramics and papier-mâché. A huge variety of quality handmade gifts to suit all budgets.

Pop by and warm up with hot mulled apple juice and mince pies after a seasonal stroll along the riverside!

The studio is open on the following dates:...

Lady Seawards School Raises £888 for Children in Need with School Marathon

Lady Seawards School in Exeter is proud to announce that, through the incredible efforts of our students, their families and our staff, we have raised a fantastic £888 for Children in Need.

Our school community came together for a school marathon, with students running laps of the playground to support this worthy cause.

The event was a true testament to the spirit of courageous advocacy that we foster here at Lady Seawards.

The school council led the initiative, inspiring students to not only take part in the run but also to engage in the broader mission of...

Basement Jaxx announce Devon gig

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2024 - 10:01pm

After 10 years away from the main stages of the world, Basement Jaxx are bringing back their legendary euphoric energy-filled live experience with a live show at Powderham Castle, near Exeter, in Summer 2025.

While many of their electronic contemporaries have looked to technology to make their gigs a compelling experience, Basement Jaxx have always embraced a maximalist approach, combining a dizzying and ever-growing array of singers, MCs, musicians and eventually whole troupes of dancers to turn any stage into a life-affirming cavorting carnival of music.

“After a few...

Community comes together to share message of hope this Christmas

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2024 - 9:30pm

Exeter-based charity Julian House unveiled its Christmas tree in Princesshay last week, decorated with handmade baubles created by students from Petroc’s Tiverton campus.

The Christmas Tree showcases the talents of Petroc students Harvey Hogan, Harvey Butler and Connor Pearce, under the guidance of their lecturer, Roger Edgecombe.

Displayed on each bauble is a "message of hope" written by Julian House clients, staff, members of the public and the housing team at Exeter City Council.

Julian House supports rough sleepers and people at risk of, or recovering from,...

Devon Carers is holding an Information Fair at Exeter Library

Devon Carers' Information Fair

Event Date: 
21/11/2024 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Library

If you support a partner, relative or friend who would not be able to manage without you, you may be an unpaid carer.

On Thursday 21 November, Westbank's Devon Carers is holding an Information Fair at Exeter Library in Castle Street and advice stands at the city's main hospital and Nightingale Hospital.

Come along to find out more about the services to support you and your rights as a carer.

We look forward to seeing you.

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