Returns Cost Retailers and Manufacturers Billions
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Returns of products that do not work like consumers believe they should is costing manufacturers, communication carriers and electronics retailers almost $14 billion a year in the United States.
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There used to be a time when you could return just about anything to the store as long as you had a receipt. But now, even a receipt may not be good enough.
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Do big trucks and big buybacks spell big opportunity?
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Retail theft and fraud cost U.S.  retailers a record $41.6 billion last year, although the  percent of sales the industry lost through activities like  organized crime and employee theft remained almost flat,  according to a survey released on Monday.
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Retail giant is bigger than some entire industries, even many countries.
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Investors may frown as a sluggish holiday season has retailers slashing prices.
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NEW YORK Sept. 12, 2004 - Investors will be looking to consumer spending in the coming week on Wall Street, as the government releases figures on consumer prices and retail sales and major retailers release earnings reports.
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You&#39;d better get it right the first time. Tougher return policies at a number of retailers nationwide could keep the recipient from exchanging your present for a different size, color or style -- even if they have a receipt.
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Are you a serial returner? By that, I mean, do you routinely return items, especially holiday gifts? If so, be forewarned. Some retailers have resorted to using a computer database to track customer returns and catch fraudulent or excessive returns.
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The road to greater return and less risk.
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Rating the consumer-products giants on key financial metrics.
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Retailers often play by different rules in accepting electronics returns. Here are some tips to help you navigate the tricky world of returns, exchanges, and warranties.
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The clothing retailer's profits take a hit on weather woes and bigger-than-expected markdowns
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The November sales results for a few retailers raise some questions.
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Shoppers across America have millions of gift cards tucked away in envelopes, drawers and wallets. And some of the nation's largest retailers are profiting as a result.
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Investors may want to shop elsewhere for inexpensive retail stocks.
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Ignoring the potential of small companies can hurt your returns.