The City WireFrom The City WireAll LogisticsWhat Does Walmart Do With All the Merchandise Returned After the Holiday Buying Season?While much is being written about expected holiday sales, the flip side of retail returns is also an interesting business, with consumers returning about $264bn worth of merchandise, or almost 9 percent of total sales, according to industry estimates. But, what happens to all that unwanted or defective merchandise that doesn't make it back on the retailer shelf?October 28, 2013Page 1 of 1