ReturnBear (Acquired by Redo)

🌍 Big news for global ecommerce. We are excited to announce that Redo has acquired ReturnBear, a leading end-to-end returns management and reverse logistics platform built for international brands. This is a huge step forward in our mission to make post-purchase a true growth driver. ReturnBear’s technology and team bring deep expertise in international returns, enabling brands to offer local return experiences across global markets while reducing cost and complexity. Together, Redo and ReturnBear will help brands: • Manage global returns in one unified platform • Deliver seamless local experiences for international customers • Reduce cross-border return costs • Gain better visibility into returns and reverse logistics performance As more brands expand internationally, returns can no longer be an afterthought. This acquisition reinforces our commitment to helping merchants turn returns into a competitive advantage. Huge credit to both teams for building something special. We are just getting started. 🚀

🎤 ReturnBear is headed to Manifest — and we’re proud to be speaking at the Women’s Lunch - an all-genders-welcome lunch for every attendee! Next week in Las Vegas, Bernadette Hunter, Chief Revenue Officer at ReturnBear, will take the stage at Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics 2026’s Women’s Lunch, alongside two outstanding leaders shaping the future of logistics and operations: Laura Ritchey of GEODIS and Courtney Muller of Manifest. We’re excited to be part of a forum that highlights women driving meaningful conversations across logistics and supply chain. If you’ll be in Las Vegas next week, we’d love to connect — and hope to see you at the Women’s Lunch. 👇 RSVP for the Women's Lunch: https://lnkd.in/eVJ87xpj 🤝 Book time with Bern in the Manifest app: https://lnkd.in/eTr7_2N7 #Manifest2026 #WomenInLogistics #SupplyChainLeadership #Operations #ReverseLogistics #Ecommerce #WomenInTech #Logistics

On January 27th, at eCom Edit: Fashion East, the Next-Gen Operations: Balancing Speed, Sustainability and Scalability panel will bring together operations leaders who are redefining how fashion brands scale, fulfill, and deliver in today’s fast-moving eCommerce landscape. Moderated by Bernadette Hunter, Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer of (ReturnBear), this authentic discussion features Amanda Kogan, Director of Merchandising (Komar), Joshua Rockoff, Interim CEO (Modell's Sporting Goods), Neema Frazier, Director of Logistics (Brandon Blackwood New York), Michael S. Feinman, Vice President of eCommerce (Goodwill Industries International NY/NJ) and Shakarah Dean, Associate Director of Operations (Kirrin Finch). Join operations leaders as they unpack how today’s most innovative fashion brands are balancing speed, scale, and margin while delivering a seamless customer experience. From 3PL partnerships and local fulfillment strategies to sustainability-driven logistics, gain real-world insights into how brands are building smarter, more scalable operations for what’s next in fashion eCommerce. Grab your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/esitWZXd

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 👇 Digitizing flows. Automating execution across the supply chain. Here are the logistics startups and companies that will be shaping the next chapter in 2026: ✅ Manifest (UAE) – A last-mile delivery SaaS optimizing routes, drivers, and real-time tracking for e-commerce, retail, and food delivery operators. ✅ Unnbound (Germany) – AI-powered supply chain integration platform automating complex logistics workflows and enabling flexible, on-demand warehousing. ✅ Faramove (Nigeria) – Digital freight platform securing cargo movement with real-time tracking across domestic, corporate, and international logistics. ✅ UVIONIX Innovations (USA) – Autonomous flying robots performing real-time warehouse inventory audits using stereo vision, RFID, and cloud syncing. ✅ byways (Germany) – Dock and yard management platform improving warehouse throughput with dynamic scheduling and multilingual logistics coordination. ✅ Taabi Mobility Limited (India) – GPS-integrated digital cargo locks enhancing fleet security, access control, and theft prevention. ✅ Settyl (India) – Low-code, AI-driven supply chain suite combining load planning, dispatch optimization, and predictive routing. ✅ ReturnBear (Canada) – Reverse logistics platform automating cross-border returns with label-free drop-offs and instant refunds. ✅ Artyc (USA) – IoT-enabled, battery-powered coolers enabling precise cold-chain delivery for healthcare and food logistics. ✅ G2 Reverse Logistics (G2RL) (USA) – AI-driven returns optimization platform maximizing resale recovery and improving reverse supply chain traceability. ✅ Batch (Portugal) – Dark-store logistics network enabling rapid urban fulfillment with real-time inventory visibility. ✅ ROVIGOS (South Korea) – Smart container tracking using IoT, satellites, and digital twins for maritime logistics risk forecasting. ✅ Fast Trek (Sweden) – Green shipping optimization platform reducing emissions and costs through route and fleet efficiency analysis. ✅ Interplai (USA) – Modular delivery robots and autonomous systems automating last-mile logistics at scale. ✅ Third Axiom — Freight Analytics (USA) – AI-driven carrier rate management tools helping freight brokers analyze margin impact and transportation costs. The next phase of logistics will be built on automation, visibility, and operational efficiency. Full article by StartUs Insights here: https://lnkd.in/gEtsTkQ4 These are the companies positioned to lead it. #logistics #startups #innovation #tech

While everyone else will be winding down after the holidays, we're just getting started. CTV News just went inside our Mississauga warehouse to see what happens when Santa's sleigh stops - and the real work begins. Here's what they found: → Hundreds of returns processed daily at our Mississauga facility alone (of our 5 locations worldwide) → Extended hours (9am-9pm) running through February → Major brands like SKIMS and True Classic trusting us with their most critical post-holiday operations to keep their customers happy → Every single package opened and verified (yes, we've seen the rocks-in-boxes trick) The reality is that most companies see returns as a $33 loss per item. We help flip that script—turning returns from cost centers into profit drivers through instant refunds, forward fulfillment, and inventory recovery. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gvZKBcAe

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 👇 Digitizing flows. Automating execution across the supply chain. Here are the logistics startups and companies that will be shaping the next chapter in 2026: ✅ Manifest (UAE) – A last-mile delivery SaaS optimizing routes, drivers, and real-time tracking for e-commerce, retail, and food delivery operators. ✅ Unnbound (Germany) – AI-powered supply chain integration platform automating complex logistics workflows and enabling flexible, on-demand warehousing. ✅ Faramove (Nigeria) – Digital freight platform securing cargo movement with real-time tracking across domestic, corporate, and international logistics. ✅ UVIONIX Innovations (USA) – Autonomous flying robots performing real-time warehouse inventory audits using stereo vision, RFID, and cloud syncing. ✅ byways (Germany) – Dock and yard management platform improving warehouse throughput with dynamic scheduling and multilingual logistics coordination. ✅ Taabi Mobility Limited (India) – GPS-integrated digital cargo locks enhancing fleet security, access control, and theft prevention. ✅ Settyl (India) – Low-code, AI-driven supply chain suite combining load planning, dispatch optimization, and predictive routing. ✅ ReturnBear (Canada) – Reverse logistics platform automating cross-border returns with label-free drop-offs and instant refunds. ✅ Artyc (USA) – IoT-enabled, battery-powered coolers enabling precise cold-chain delivery for healthcare and food logistics. ✅ G2 Reverse Logistics (G2RL) (USA) – AI-driven returns optimization platform maximizing resale recovery and improving reverse supply chain traceability. ✅ Batch (Portugal) – Dark-store logistics network enabling rapid urban fulfillment with real-time inventory visibility. ✅ ROVIGOS (South Korea) – Smart container tracking using IoT, satellites, and digital twins for maritime logistics risk forecasting. ✅ Fast Trek (Sweden) – Green shipping optimization platform reducing emissions and costs through route and fleet efficiency analysis. ✅ Interplai (USA) – Modular delivery robots and autonomous systems automating last-mile logistics at scale. ✅ Third Axiom — Freight Analytics (USA) – AI-driven carrier rate management tools helping freight brokers analyze margin impact and transportation costs. The next phase of logistics will be built on automation, visibility, and operational efficiency. Full article by StartUs Insights here: https://lnkd.in/gEtsTkQ4 These are the companies positioned to lead it. #logistics #startups #innovation #transporation

16 new merchants started onboarding with us last week. More in progress right now. Why the sudden rush? Because peak #BFCM is peeking around the corner. It's coming, ready or not. The thought of managing international returns with tariff shifts, carrier delays, and fraud spikes is no longer hypothetical. It's happening in 8 weeks. Here's why brands are moving fast to get set up with ReturnBear: 1. Fast, easy returns means more GMV. Fact: 1 in 4 international customers check your return policy before making a purchase. Give them a reason not to abandon their cart. Issue instant refunds the moment customers drop off returns at one of our box-free label-free return points, or within 72 hours or less if it's mailed-in to one of our in-country return hubs. Your return policy can make or break your growth. 2. Fraud eliminated at the source. Every return is verified in-country before refunds go out or goods are shipped back to you. No more "where's my refund?" support tickets or angry Trustpilot reviews. Or boxes of rocks. Backed up by our 100% fraud-free guarantee. Damaged items? Discontinued stock? No sense paying to ship those back to your warehouse when they can be donated, recycled, or liquidated. 3. 30-60% cost savings on cross-border returns. Trade-compliant consolidation is key. No more $25+ shipping labels to get a single item back. No double duties on reimport. No more lack of data or visibility into where exactly your inventory is. We pack all of your returns together and move them to you in manifested bulk at a lower cost - brokerage included. 4. Forward fulfillment that turns returns into revenue quicker. Don't ship returns back - ship them forward to the next customer. Recover inventory value instantly and cut time-to-resale from weeks to days. Just in case you are selling Santa sweatshirts, which are two weeks from being sooooo last season. 🎅 The queue is filling up. Onboarding is quick, but you have to get on the list. If you're not set up before December, you'll be managing peak returns chaos with duct tape and spreadsheets. Ready to get ahead of it? https://lnkd.in/e3RASJXA

Congrats Ryan, and the entire True Classic team! Three years of R&D for your women's line shows real respect for women customers, and as a mostly women-led reverse logistics company, that resonates deeply. Watching brands like True Classic expand with confidence, knowing their returns experience can scale seamlessly alongside growth, is exactly why we built ReturnBear. While you perfect the fit, we'll make sure the returns experience is just as comfortable. Here's to making the customer experience as classic as the product!

Returns just got a whole lot smoother. Peak season is around the corner, and we’re focused on helping brands manage returns faster, smarter, and with more visibility. We are excited about our latest batch of product updates! Here’s what’s new in your ReturnBear Admin: ✅ Assistant Dashboard — A new control center for payouts, approvals, and upcoming fulfillments. ✅ Logistics Compliance Tools — Manage HS codes, weights, and origins in bulk or sync directly from Shopify. ✅ Real-Time Return Status Page — Shoppers can now track their returns from submission to refund, reducing “Where’s my return?” support tickets. ✅ Regional Return Fees — Set fair return costs by country to better reflect your actual logistics expenses. Each update is designed to help you deliver smoother, more sustainable returns, right when it matters most. Read the full update → https://hubs.la/Q03Rsyhc0

"Do these look like t-shirts to you?" Our warehouse received this return of "t-shirts" today. Not even kidding. This is why return verification isn't just a nice-to-have—it's the difference between catching fraud and eating the cost. (The reality is, return fraud and errors cost retailers $101B annually.) We check every item, every time, because apparently phones and t-shirts are easy to mix up? 🤷 The wild part: This happens more often than you'd think. #ReturnsManagement #RetailFraud #Ecommerce #ReverseLogistics