Retailers fail to process refunds for undelivered orders despite repeated contact
Customers who never receive orders are stuck in refund loops, escalating through in-store and phone channels with no resolution. The breakdown occurs at the intersection of delivery tracking, customer service, and refund authorization. These failures erode trust and generate formal complaints.
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