Online Retailer Refuses In-Store Returns for Defective Products
Customers who purchase products online and receive defective items are denied in-store returns despite retailer policies suggesting otherwise. Multiple escalation attempts yield no resolution. The disconnect between online and in-store return policies leaves consumers holding broken merchandise with no clear recourse.
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