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flag Holiday shopping surge has led to record online returns, costing U.S. retailers $890 billion in 2024 and raising environmental concerns.

flag The holiday season has driven a surge in online returns across Canada and the U.S., with e-commerce sales nearing $100 billion annually and return rates approaching 20%. flag Despite rising living costs, Black Friday and Cyber Monday spending increased, fueling a return volume that cost U.S. retailers nearly $248 billion in 2023 and $890 billion in 2024. flag Processing returns can cost 20% to 65% of a product’s value, and over 2 billion kilograms of returned goods contribute to annual waste in Canada. flag While some items are restocked or resold through secondary markets, many end up discarded, donated, or recycled. flag Environmental concerns grow due to multiple shipping trips and packaging waste, prompting retailers to adopt automated systems and sustainability initiatives.

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