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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.
Today’s consumer purchases happen more rapidly than ever, making returns an unavoidable aspect of the shopping experience. Every year, billions of dollars worth of returned goods make their way back to retailers, often resulting in excess inventory. Many of these…