07.16.25 Retail: Point Of No Returns / The Home Improvement Market Now | Clark Howard Podcast

You bought it, you wore it once, then sent it back. Maybe you just changed your mind. In addition to online purchases necessitating more returns, there are those gaming return policies. Clark predicts how this challenge for retailers will become costlier for consumers. Also - Is now a good time to tackle a home improvement project? There’s something going on in the market you need to know.

Retail Returns Costly: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Home Improvement Decision Making: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

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