Person returning item at Encora kiosk

Encora Access · RetAI

Kill the returns line.
Keep the customer.

RetAI turns your manual returns desk into a self-serve, verified drop point. Cut labor, shrink lines, and capture proof of every return.

$101B

Annual return fraud

$29

Avg cost per return

0%

Verified at handoff today

How RetAI works

Works alongside your existing POS — no rip-and-replace.

01

Customer starts return

Scan retailer QR/RMA, enter a return code, or look up the order.

02

RetAI verifies & captures

Confirms eligibility, imports return details, captures a photo, verifies weight, and flags exceptions.

03

Item dropped off

Guided intake to the right slot. Timestamp + location are logged and tied to the return.

04

Staff processes later

Batch process using verified data (photo, weight, risk flags) to route to restock, resale, or RTV.

Before and after RetAI

From a 25-minute wait to a 60-second self-serve drop.

Long manual returns line

Before — Manual counter returns

  • 25+ minute wait times at peak
  • Associate tied up with every transaction
  • No photo record, no weight check
  • Fraud indistinguishable from legitimate returns
Self-serve Encora kiosk return

After — RetAI verified drop-off

  • 60-second self-serve flow, no staff needed
  • Photo + weight captured at drop
  • Tamper-evident record per transaction
  • Fraud flagged before refund is issued

Built for Ops, CX, and Risk

For Operations

  • Reduce counter workload by 30–60%
  • Smooth return volume across the day
  • Extend return hours without added staffing

For Customer Experience

  • Fast, guided self-serve flow
  • No app required — scan and drop
  • Keep foot traffic in-store longer

For Risk & Loss Prevention

  • Every return verified, not anonymous
  • Flags repeat abuse patterns automatically
  • Full photo + timestamp audit trail per item

Ready to streamline your returns?

Talk to our team about a pilot — we're accepting partners now.