Research ReportsThe Returns Crisis as Strategy: Turning Reverse Logistics From Cost Center to MoatResearch Report No. 2 | Americans returned $850 billion of merchandise last year — and 72% of retailers now charge for what used to be free.David HappeJul 23, 2026∙ PaidShareAugust 2026 | by David HappeThis post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign in