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According to a report from marketplace platform B-Stock, 77 percent of consumers expect to return a portion of their gifts this season, meaning that the indulgence in holiday spending (Adobe Analytics reported $115.5 billion spent this holiday shopping season, in the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15) anywhere from 11 to 13 percent of those holiday purchases are returned.
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…
San Mateo, CA and Chicago, IL, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New data from both Circana and B-Stock reveals the age of smartphones traded-in reached an all-time high during the 2025 upgrade cycle, with most devices being three generations…