Free Returns news and trends

Retailers Wrestle With ‘Trillion Dollar Problem’ of Returns
Retail // December 26, 2023

The holiday shopping season has come to a close. The holiday returns season has just begun, and if past years are any indication, consumers could be set to send back a lot of stuff. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (Dec. 26), data from...

REVOLVE Turns Delayed Shipping Into Customer Rewards 
eCommerce // August 10, 2023

There’s been so much talk about the state of returns, but maybe not nearly enough around shipping. But both services are becoming equally important.   The concept of shipping and returns has evolved into an immersive experience. Shipping has influenced the decisions of many shoppers considering...

Loop CEO Says Returns Experience Now Drives Brand Loyalty
eCommerce // August 01, 2023

It’s nothing new, customers expect a straightforward and no-cost returns process. The option to change their minds about an item or rectify their dissatisfaction without paying extra is considered essential. This expectation has become widespread, making free returns a standard practice in the industry. Consumers...

Retailer Return Policies May Put Future Sales at Risk
Retail // June 13, 2023

Despite the shopping feature’s popularity, merchants keep tightening requirements for returns.  In today’s competitive in-store and digital marketplaces, where it seems like everyone is seeking out a deal, making a beloved feature less accessible to customers seems like a risky move.  And consumers do love...

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Loop CEO Says Returns Experience Now Drives Brand Loyalty

August 01, 2023
It’s nothing new, customers expect a straightforward and no-cost returns process. The option to change their minds about an item or rectify their dissatisfaction without paying extra is considered essential. This expectation has become widespread, making free returns a standard practice in the industry. Consumers seek out retailers that offer this service.  However, the economic […]

Retailer Return Policies May Put Future Sales at Risk

June 13, 2023
Despite the shopping feature’s popularity, merchants keep tightening requirements for returns.  In today’s competitive in-store and digital marketplaces, where it seems like everyone is seeking out a deal, making a...

Amazon Cuts Back on Free Returns While Walmart Gives Away Free Memberships

April 28, 2023
For Amazon and Walmart customers, convenience is key for each step — everything from ordering to paying to receiving a delivery order or picking up goods — and few things...

Quick Reads
Retailers Wrestle With ‘Trillion Dollar Problem’ of Returns

December 26, 2023
The holiday shopping season has come to a close. The holiday returns season has just begun, and if past years are any indication, consumers could be set to send back a lot of stuff. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (Dec. 26), data from the National Retail Federation shows that shoppers last year returned 16.5% of […]