Loop has released its 2025 State of Ecommerce Returns Report, a benchmark study that reframes the way online merchants view product returns. Far from being a mere operational burden, returns are now being recognized as a vital driver of revenue retention and customer loyalty. By analyzing more than 13 million returns across 4,000 Shopify merchants, the report provides a data-rich snapshot of how the ecommerce industry is adapting to high costs, shifting consumer expectations, and the need for sustainable profitability.

TikTok’s newly launched Shop platform is a bold move by the company to take on Amazon’s dominance in the retail space. TikTok has already had a major impact on the social media landscape, and it is hoping to use its popularity and engagement to lure shoppers away from Amazon. TikTok Shop offers a number of features that could appeal to shoppers, including: Live shopping: This allows users to interact with sellers and other shoppers in real time, which can help to build trust and excitement around a product.