E-Commerce Returns Intelligence

Stop Losing Margin
on Every Return

Returns AI automates return approvals, routes refunds intelligently, and surfaces exchange offers before a refund button exists -- so your team handles fewer tickets and keeps more revenue.

80% Faster Processing
34% Exchanges vs Refunds
$19K Avg Annual Recovery

Returns are bleeding your margin. Quietly.

The average D2C brand loses 17 to 30 percent of GMV to returns -- and most of that loss is not the product cost. It is the labor, the friction, the refund timing, and the exchanges you never offered because your portal was not smart enough to ask.

Returns AI puts an AI layer in front of every return request. It reads the reason, checks the order history, applies your policy rules, and either resolves the ticket automatically or routes it with a recommended action. Your team approves edge cases. The customer gets an answer in minutes, not days.

That shift -- from reactive refund processing to intelligent return resolution -- is what separates brands that retain customers through a return from brands that lose them to a competitor who made the process easier.

30%
of e-commerce GMV lost to returns annually -- NRF 2024 industry estimate
8.4 days
average merchant response time on a return request, leaving customers in the dark
62%
of shoppers who have a poor return experience say they will not buy from that brand again

From return request to resolution -- automatically

No workflow overhaul. Connect once and Returns AI starts handling requests the same day.

1

Customer submits a return

Your branded return portal collects the reason code, supporting photos, and order details in a structured intake. Returns AI reads the submission and evaluates it against your return policy rules in real time -- before a human ever sees it.

2

AI classifies and routes

Returns AI scores every request: auto-approve, auto-deny, or escalate for review. It surfaces exchange offers when a variant swap is in stock, and flags fraud signals before any refund is issued. Your policy, applied consistently at scale.

3

Resolution delivered instantly

Approved returns trigger refunds or exchange orders directly through your connected Shopify or WooCommerce store. The customer receives a confirmation in under two minutes. Your team only sees the requests that genuinely need a judgment call.

Everything you need to make returns a retention tool

Instant Policy Enforcement

Define your return windows, restocking fees, and exception rules once in plain English. Returns AI applies them consistently across every request without any manual review queue.

Exchange Intelligence

Before issuing a refund, Returns AI checks live inventory and offers the customer a size swap, color swap, or store credit with a bonus incentive. Converts 28 to 40 percent of would-be refunds into exchanges on average.

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Fraud Screening

Detects wardrobing patterns, serial returners, and mismatched photo evidence before any refund processes. Saves an average of $3,400 per month per 1,000 monthly orders in fraudulent claims.

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Returns Analytics Dashboard

Return rates by SKU, reason code, and customer segment -- so your buying team knows which products are generating the most returns and can act on real data before the next order cycle.

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Native Shopify and WooCommerce

One-click integration pulls your order history, product catalog, and real-time inventory levels. No custom development work. Most merchants are fully operational within 60 minutes of signing up.

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Customer Communication Layer

Automated emails and SMS updates keep customers informed at every step of their return. Pre-built templates match your brand voice. No manual status-update tickets, no inbox overflow.

E-commerce fulfillment and returns processing
"We reduced our returns team from four people to one and our refund rate dropped 19 percent in the first quarter. The exchange offers alone paid for the software six times over."
-- Sarah K., COO, direct-to-consumer apparel brand, 14,000 monthly orders

Simple, order-volume pricing

No per-return fees. No surprise overages. Priced on monthly order volume so costs scale predictably alongside your business.

Starter
$149/mo
Up to 1,000 orders per month. Best for brands scaling past their first $1M in GMV and ready to stop processing returns by hand.
  • Automated return approvals
  • Shopify and WooCommerce integration
  • Branded return portal
  • Basic analytics dashboard
  • Email customer notifications
  • Up to 2 team seats
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Scale
$699/mo
Up to 20,000 orders per month. For high-volume brands that need custom rules, full API access, and a dedicated account team.
  • Everything in Growth
  • Custom policy rule builder
  • Full REST API access
  • Unlimited team seats
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SLA-backed response times
  • Quarterly strategy reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does setup take?

Most merchants are live within 60 minutes. You connect your Shopify or WooCommerce store, configure your return policy rules in the dashboard, and customize your branded portal. There is no custom development work required on your end. A setup guide walks you through every step.

Does Returns AI replace my existing return portal?

It can be your entire return portal, or it can sit as an intelligence layer in front of a tool you already have. If you are on Loop, Returnly, or a custom portal, Returns AI can intercept each request, classify it, and pass it downstream with a routing recommendation. You choose how much automation you want at each stage.

How does the exchange intelligence actually work?

When a return request arrives, Returns AI pulls your live inventory and checks whether a variant swap is available -- a different size, color, or adjacent SKU the customer might accept. The customer sees the swap offer before they see a refund option. You set the incentive rules: a store credit bonus, free return shipping on the exchange, or no incentive. Acceptance is one click for the customer; fulfillment happens automatically through your connected store.

What counts as a fraudulent return?

Returns AI flags requests that match known abuse patterns: customers who exceed your return threshold within a rolling 90-day window, submissions where the photo evidence does not match the stated reason code, addresses associated with prior chargebacks or fraud flags, and item types with return patterns inconsistent with normal use. Your team reviews every flagged request before any denial is sent to the customer. Returns AI never auto-denies on fraud suspicion alone.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial, no credit card required. You get full access to all features at your chosen tier. If you process more orders than your plan allows during the trial period, we absorb the overage. We want you to see real results on real volume before you commit to anything.

What happens when we exceed our monthly order limit?

We send you a notification when you are within 10 percent of your monthly cap. You can upgrade your plan at any point mid-cycle and we prorate the difference automatically. We do not suspend service mid-month or charge surprise overage fees. Predictable costs matter to us as much as they matter to you.

Which platforms do you support?

Returns AI connects natively to Shopify and WooCommerce today. BigCommerce and Magento integrations are in private beta -- reach out if you are on either platform. For brands on custom storefronts, the REST API lets your engineering team wire in Returns AI as the classification and routing engine behind whatever portal you already run.

Your next return request
does not need a human

Start a free 14-day trial. Connect your store in under an hour. See how many returns resolve themselves before your team even logs in.

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