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About $95 billion worth of merchandise will be returned this holiday season. Avoid gift-giving mishaps by skipping novelty toys, specialty kitchenware, and more.
According to data compiled by B-Stock, a company that deals in liquidizing the excess inventory of major retailers, the rate of returns doubles during the holiday season. In fact, about $95 billion worth of merchandise will be returned to U.S. retailers this holiday season.
For finance leaders at large retailers and brands, excess and returned inventory can pose a significant drag on working capital and margin performance. With returns projected to cost U.S. retailers $850 billion annually—roughly 17% of total sales—and processing costs ranging…
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