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(New York, NY) — Just when you’ve drained your last ounce of energy shopping for the perfect gift, comes “Return Season”. That thoughtfully purchased gift you just received is not exactly YOUR cup of tea. It’s back to the long lines at the stores again.
A new holiday shopping analysis says the number of returned purchases could rise by up to 35 percent during the six-day period following Christmas. That’s compared to the shopping period before the holiday, which shows about a two-percent decline in returns compared to last year. Adobe Analytics says the number of returns should remain high through the first two weeks of January. So far, consumers have spent over 187-billion dollars this holiday season, which is a six-percent growth over the same time last year.
If you’re shipping returns purchased on-line, keep in mind that U.S. Postal shipping services are increasing on January 18, 2026 (Priority Mail, Ground Advantage).
