Happy Returns news and trends

Retailers Crack Down on ‘Serial Returners’
eCommerce // June 26, 2024

As retailers grapple with the trillion-dollar returns problem, more merchants are beginning to penalize consumers for sending back items. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Retailers’ Online Shoppers Demand Easy Returns
eCommerce // April 01, 2024

When consumers choose which retailers to shop with online, the returns process is top of mind. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Return Fees Mean Lost Business for 1/3 of Companies
Retail // October 26, 2023

Online return fees appear to be both a blessing and a curse for retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

UPS Expands Reverse Logistics Footprint With Acquisition of Happy Returns
Retail // October 25, 2023

UPS plans to acquire Happy Returns, a software and reverse logistics company, to expand its returns footprint and enhance its digital solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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PayPal’s Reverse Logistics Unit Brings ‘Happy’ to the Dreary Returns Biz

March 28, 2022
As goes online sales growth, so grows the ocean of returns generated for any number of reasons, from fit to finances. The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently put a number on it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

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UPS-Owned Happy Returns Tests AI to Combat Fraud

December 18, 2025
UPS-owned reverse logistics company Happy Returns reportedly plans to use artificial intelligence to combat returns fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Return Fees Mean Lost Business for 1/3 of Companies

October 26, 2023
Online return fees appear to be both a blessing and a curse for retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

UPS Expands Reverse Logistics Footprint With Acquisition of Happy Returns

October 25, 2023
UPS plans to acquire Happy Returns, a software and reverse logistics company, to expand its returns footprint and enhance its digital solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Happy Returns Offers New Revenue Stream to Shopify Merchants

November 16, 2022
As retailers look to limit returns during the holiday shopping season, PayPal-owned Happy Returns has debuted a new returns-based revenue stream for Shopify merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the...