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Buy, Return, Repeat: What happens When You Return Online Purchase? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

The things we buy online and return have birthed an industry of hidden logistics. The returns industry is worth $627 billion. It ships the returned purchases all over the world. But most of these products don't return to the shelves, they end up in landfills. What happens to the online purchases we return? Which country returns the most?

The industry may be booming, but the culture of quick, cheap returns has led to an organised retail crime of "wardrobing". This is where shoppers buy something only to wear it once before returning. It is more harmful than expected. Are e-commerce companies at fault for a poor system of returns logistics? Can the return process become more eco-friendly? Palki Sharma brings you the full story.

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Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens.

The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost.

By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas.

Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms.
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