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New research from Loop shows that return policies are increasingly deciding where Americans shop, while fraud and abuse add to the pressure on retailers

Working from home is now a regular part of life for millions of U.S. workers, and spending the workday outside a traditional office comes with its own set of weird habits. Some of these odd work-from-home behaviors make perfect sense to remote workers, but might sound lazy or unprofessional to anyone used to going into…

93% of Americans made an online purchase in the last week, according to a recent FinanceBuzz survey in partnership with Bank of America. And 40% of Americans say online shopping actually helps them manage their finances. That runs counter to the usual assumption that shopping and saving money don’t mix.

With the rise of hybrid and remote work, the boundaries between personal and professional lives have blurred. Many employees feel they are required to answer e-mails, messages and phone calls at any hour of the day or night to show their commitment to the organisation, says Kumar Rajagopalan, vice president-strategic initiatives and head of operations,…