Retailer and Carrier Blame-Shift Leaves Customers Without Refunds
When online orders go missing in transit, retailers and carriers each deflect responsibility, leaving buyers in an unresolvable loop. Neither party has incentive to own the resolution, and customers lack the tools to escalate effectively. This is a structural gap in last-mile accountability for e-commerce.
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