From holiday shopping season to holiday returns seasons

The National Retail Federation expects 2024 to be one of the biggest years ever for merchandise returns, totaling $890 billion. And retailers are increasingly more likely to charge return shipping or restocking fees. We’ll unpack expectations for post-holiday returns (then repack them and see if we remember where we put the gift receipt). Plus, Trump’s threats of tariffs on Mexican goods stresses the relationship with a key U.S. trade partner.