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title: Returns
description: 14 articles about Returns from the Tacey Blog.
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# Returns

- [Shopify's New Auto-Generated Policies: What to Review Before Publishing](/blog/shopify-s-new-auto-generated-policies-what-to-review-before-publishing): Shopify's auto-generated policies are a great start, but using them as-is can create problems. Here’s a checklist of what every merchant should review before publishing.
- [Return Prime vs. Loop: Which Shopify Returns App is Better in 2026?](/blog/return-prime-vs-loop-which-shopify-returns-app-is-better-in-2026): A side-by-side analysis of Return Prime and Loop's 2026 features, pricing, and ideal use cases to help you choose the right returns solution.
- [The Unspoken Problem with Shopify Returns: Corrupted Sales Data](/blog/the-unspoken-problem-with-shopify-returns-corrupted-sales-data): Processing returns and exchanges in Shopify can retroactively alter your historical sales data, making accurate reporting and forecasting difficult.
- [Shopify's Return Window Overrides: A Guide to the New Per-Product Rules](/blog/shopify-s-return-window-overrides-a-guide-to-the-new-per-product-rules): Learn how to use Shopify's new return window overrides to set specific return periods for different products, collections, or variants.
- [Heads Up: Shopify Will Start Taxing Return Shipping Fees in the US (Oct 2026)](/blog/heads-up-shopify-will-start-taxing-return-shipping-fees-in-the-us-oct): Starting October 23, 2026, Shopify will automatically calculate sales tax on return shipping fees for US merchants using Shopify Tax, treating them like outbound shipping.
- [How to Manage Shopify Returns & Exchanges Without Corrupting Inventory Data](/blog/how-to-manage-shopify-returns-exchanges-without-corrupting-inventory-d): Learn the precise workflow for managing Shopify returns and exchanges to ensure restocked items and refunds are processed without corrupting your inventory data.
- [Why Shopify Merchants Are Losing Money on Returns and How to Fix It](/blog/why-shopify-merchants-are-losing-money-on-returns-and-how-to-fix-it): The real cost of a Shopify return is far more than just the shipping label; it's a cascade of hidden fees, lost time, and damaged margins that most merchants never calculate.
- [Writing a Shopify Return Policy That Builds Trust and Protects Margin](/blog/writing-a-shopify-return-policy-that-builds-trust-and-protects-margin): A clear and fair return policy can build customer trust and protect your profit margins.
- [The True Cost of a Bad Address: Calculating the ROI of a Shopify Address Validator](/blog/the-true-cost-of-a-bad-address-calculating-the-roi-of-a-shopify-addres): A single bad address costs more than just a returned package; it silently drains your profit through hidden fees, support costs, and lost customer trust.
- [The Best Shopify Apps for Managing Customer Returns in 2026](/blog/the-best-shopify-apps-for-managing-customer-returns-in-2026): Managing customer returns is more than a cost; it's a critical part of your operation and customer experience.
- [The 2026 Guide to Shopify Returns & Exchanges](/blog/the-2026-guide-to-shopify-returns-exchanges): Learn how to build a return and exchange process on Shopify that retains revenue, builds customer loyalty, and reduces operational overhead.
- [How to Let Customers Cancel Their Own Order on Shopify](/blog/how-to-let-customers-cancel-their-own-order-on-shopify): By default, Shopify does not allow customers to cancel their own orders, creating a manual workload for merchants and a frustrating experience for shoppers.
- [How to Let a Customer Change Their Order Size on Shopify](/blog/how-to-let-a-customer-change-their-order-size-on-shopify): This guide explains the merchant-side process for changing a product variant on an unfulfilled Shopify order and shows how to empower customers to do it themselves.
- [How to Handle Returns When a Shopify Order Has Shipped](/blog/how-to-handle-returns-when-a-shopify-order-has-shipped): Learn the standard process for managing customer returns in Shopify for orders that have already shipped.