Is the Post-Holiday Return Surge for Real?

"Retailers Say They’re Drowning Under Post-Holiday Return Surge." 

The surge in online shopping and practices like “bracketing”— ordering multiple sizes or variations with the intent to return unwanted items — has significantly increased return volumes, posing logistical and financial challenges for retailers, according to Hannah Bravo, CEO at Loop Returns.

In fact, new data shows a 28% hike in returns over last year and consumers have already returned $122 billion in merchandise.

In an interview with PYMNTS, Bravo said to maintain customer satisfaction while controlling costs, businesses are turning to digital tools and strategic policies to manage returns more efficiently.

“Holiday returns hit new...
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How do people feel after the Holidays have passed?

" What Are the Post-Holiday Blues? "
It's not uncommon to feel sad after the holidays—but know when to seek help.

 Post-holiday blues usually refer to the short-lived mental distress, anxiety, and sadness that arises after the holidays. It’s common after all of the hoopla for people to experience a letdown or what some call the "post-holiday blues." Usually not long-lasting, most people swing “back to normal” after a short while.

The holidays are a busy time, and they last from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. This period might include celebrations and get-togethers for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve.

While...
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Which Federal Holiday is your favorite?

We all love one Holiday or more. It's great to get some time-off from work, school, or otherwise.

Select your choice from below and answer.

(A) The New Year's Day Holiday

(B) The Christmas Day Holiday

(C) The 4th of July Independence Day Holiday.

(D) The Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday

(E) The Memorial Day Holiday

(F)  The Labor Day Holiday

(G)  The Thanksgiving Holiday

(H) The Veterans Day Holiday

And see "Overview."
Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) establishes the public holidays listed in these pages for Federal employees. Please note that most Federal employees work on a Monday through Friday schedule. For these employees, when a holiday falls on...
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