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Reverse Logistics and Secondary Marketplaces: Transforming Returned Merchandise into Profitable Refurbished Channels | Streamline

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In short

The article explores the transformative potential of reverse logistics and secondary marketplaces in omnichannel retail and direct-to-consumer commerce for 2026 and 2027. It highlights the shift from legacy operational models to integrated, data-driven systems that optimize returns management and refurbishing channels, emphasizing empirical results from Fortune 500 companies and emerging market insights, particularly from Africa.

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In the issue of week 37, 2026: JD.com’s Physical AI and Integrated Platforms Fuel Supply Chain Revolution

Tags: reverse logistics, refurbished, secondary market, omnichannel, retail, emerging markets

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