Retail Reasoning

Retail Reasoning

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The Returns Crisis as Strategy: Turning Reverse Logistics From Cost Center to Moat

Research Report No. 2 | Americans returned $850 billion of merchandise last year — and 72% of retailers now charge for what used to be free.

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David Happe
Jul 23, 2026
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