The tariffs are seen as a protective measure for the Mexican textile industry, and a way to reduce imports from China, potentially avoiding trade conflicts with the U.S.

Across Appriss Retail's 60 U.S. retail clients, total merchandise returns in 2024 were valued at $685 billion, and made up more than 13% of all sales.

Uncertainty regarding whether Trump will actually impose the tariffs he has proposed is a matter of intense speculation.

The largest increase in returns came from cosmetics and personal care items, which saw a 36% year-over-year jump.

The Teamsters say that they plan to continue their fight against Amazon, but did not specify where or when any additional strikes might occur in the weeks ahead.

The Teamsters say that they represent more than 10,000 Amazon workers combined across 10 U.S. warehouses and delivery stations.

Rising costs and labor shortages are making it harder than ever for retailers to meet customer expectations of on-time and affordable shipping.

UPS Capital says merchants “face a delicate balancing act in meeting these consumer demands: providing expedited delivery while managing rising operational costs.”

The National Retail Federation is predicting the second busiest "Super Saturday" since 2016, as consumers get in their last-minute holiday shopping.

Amazon claims it has no obligation to bargain with the workers, because they are employees of companies that Amazon uses to deliver packages to customers.