Retail and consumer
Retailers have stricter return policies and new fees this holiday season
DS Staff | Dec 20, 2025
As the holiday season approaches, so does the often-frustrating task of returning unwanted gifts. That process may be tougher this year, as major retailers tighten return policies by adding new fees and stricter deadlines.
Retail and consumer
Blind box gifts are all the rage this holiday season
DS Staff | Dec 20, 2025
Soaring sales of Labubu dolls, the ugly-cute elf-like figures from Pop Mart, have sparked a massive interest in blind boxes, which conceal the product packaging, offering buyers the thrill of discovering what’s inside.
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