1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon begins charging for some returns made to the UPS Store

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Amazon.com is charging $1.50 per return to the UPS Store when a Whole Foods, Kohl’s or Amazon Fresh location is closer, according to The Information. The charges are being applied to returns made for reasons including a “change of mind” and an “accidental order.”

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