Chain Reaction is Sourcing Journal's discussion series with industry executives to get their take on today's logistics challenges and learn about ways their company is working to keep the flow of ...

The impact of retail returns on profitability continues to pose a challenge for retailers. In 2024 alone, consumers returned $685 billion worth of products —13.21% of total retail sales—with $103 ...

Long viewed as a necessary evil, the retail returns process is emerging as an unexpected avenue for growth and customer engagement. In the rapidly expanding ecommerce market, projected to reach $3 ...

Returns are shaping the future of retail — and while they’re an integral part of the consumer experience, they’re also becoming a growing pain for retailers. Retailers that offer hassle-free returns ...

Returns are devastating retailers. In 2024, it was estimated that returns amounted to over $685 billion in lost revenue in the U.S. alone. That’s not just a logistics problem; it’s a significant ...