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Consumers Expected to Return Nearly $850 Billion in Merchandise in 2025

Retailers estimate that 15.8% of their annual sales will be returned this year, totaling $849.9 billion, according to the 2025 Retail Returns Landscape report released today by the National Retail Federation and Happy Returns, a UPS company. The returns rate is in line with 16.9% last year, when returns totaled $890 billion.

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Home Health Nursing Malpractice Claims Surge 39% Over 5 Years

Home health care has topped the list of nursing specialties with the most malpractice claims – with each claim representing a costly risk for providers.

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US retail sales likely rose in September; higher-income consumers drive growth

U.S. retail sales excluding motor vehicles and parts likely posted further gains in September, data from the Chicago Federal Reserve showed on Wednesday, though part of the rise probably reflected higher prices.

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