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E-commerce sellers, or e-tailers, have transformed the way we shop, undermining brick-and-mortar retailers with a promise of convenience and efficiency. But one aspect of their business model has swung so far to maximize consumer convenience that it’s created something of a monster: a deluge of customer returns.
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…