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Response:

Calculated Shard: 154 (from laksa039)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa154.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.retaildive.com/news/amazon-expands-its-free-return-policy/569414/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.retaildive.com/news/amazon-expands-its-free-return-policy/569414/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/amazon-expands-its-free-return-policy\/569414\/","crawl_time":1755639168,"first_indexed_time":1576778764,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,retaildive!www,\/news\/amazon-expands-its-free-return-policy\/569414\/ s443","src_root_hash":"9502256188000480954","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Amazon expands its free return policy | Retail Dive","meta_descriptions":["The e-commerce giant will accept label- and box-free returns on select items at more than 5,800 locations, reducing the number of pickups for drivers."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Dive Brief: Amazon  on Wednesday announced  it is offering customers at least one free return option on millions of items such as electronics, pet supplies, household items, kitchen supplies, shoes and clothing. Amazon will offer label-free and box-free returns for select purchases at more than 5,800 locations, an effort which it says will limit the amount of packaging used in returns and reduce pickups for drivers. The move is part of the company’s effort to become more environmentally sustainable overall, per the company statement. The company also reiterated that it has been engaging in partnerships to simplify returns, such as its with UPS and Kohl’s. Customers can also return eligible products via its physical Amazon Books and Amazon 4-star stores, select Whole Foods, and Amazon Hub locations. Dive Insight: Amazon’s attempt to position itself as an environmentally sustainable option for consumers comes after the online retail giant has faced criticism over how  its operations may be harmful to the environment  and  potentially put workers and everyday citizens at risk . Though Amazon and UPS have each  developed their own approaches to sustainability , it’s worth noting that Amazon’s Logistics parcel volume is  predicted to outpace UPS and FedEx by 2022 , according to a Morgan Stanley analysis. Over the course of this year, the online retail giant has partnered with Stein Mart to  introduce Amazon lockers . Plus, the Kohl’s partnership, which allows consumers to return  Amazon purchases at Kohl’s physical stores , appears to be  driving store visitorship and sales . Oracle Retail research indicates that 77% of shoppers are returning  some of their holiday gifts this season . Another Oracle report found that  57% of consumers think returns are a hassle , compared to 57% of retailers who think returns are “very easy.” What are consumers’ top reasons for returns? For 34% of Amazon users and 46% of customers at other retailers, the main reason for returning products is that they are  the wrong size, fit or color , per a report from Navar.  “At Amazon, we’re constantly innovating on the customer experience – not only when purchasing an item, but also making a return,” Libby Johnson McKee, director of Amazon WW Returns and ReCommerce, said in a statement. “With free returns on millions of items, customers don’t need to worry if the keyboard they ordered doesn’t feel quite right or if their dog likes his new bed. They can buy with confidence, knowing they’ll be able to return it for free with just a few easy clicks.”","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/amazon-expands-its-free-return-policy\/569414\/#skip-link-target)\n\n![Retail Dive](https:\/\/d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net\/logo\/publications\/retail_black.svg)\n\nCONTINUE TO SITE ➞\n\n[![Retail Dive](https:\/\/d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net\/logo\/publications\/retail_black.svg)](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/)\n\n- [Deep Dive](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/deep-dive\/)\n- [Podcasts](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/topic\/podcasts\/)\n- [Library](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/library\/)\n- [Events](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/events\/)\n- [Press Releases](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/press-release\/)\n- Topics\n\n[Sign up](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/signup\/?signup_location=header&signup_path=\/news\/amazon-expands-its-free-return-policy\/569414\/)\n\n![menu](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/static\/img\/menu_icons\/menu.svg?273117231121)\n\n- ![search](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/static\/img\/menu_icons\/search.svg?320116291121) Search\n- [![](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/static\/img\/email_icons\/mail.svg?273117231121) Sign up](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/signup\/?signup_location=header&signup_path=\/news\/amazon-expands-its-free-return-policy\/569414\/)\n\n- [Operations](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/topic\/operations\/)\n- [Marketing](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/topic\/marketing\/)\n- [Technology](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/topic\/technology\/)\n- [DTC](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/topic\/dtc\/)\n- [Distressed Retail](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/topic\/distressed-retail\/)\n- [Department Stores](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/topic\/department-stores\/)\n- [Executives](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/topic\/executives\/)\n- [Financial News](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/topic\/financial-news\/)\n- [Trends](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/topic\/consumer-trends\/)\n- [E-Commerce](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/topic\/e-commerce\/)\n\nAn article from ![site logo](https:\/\/d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net\/logo\/printer_friendly\/retaildive.jpg)\n\nDive Brief\n\n# Amazon expands its free return policy\n\nPublished Dec. 19, 2019\n\nBy Tatiana Walk-Morris\n\n- [![Post to LinkedIn](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/static\/img\/social_icons\/article_page\/linkedin.svg?092716141024) post](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/amazon-expands-its-free-return-policy\/569414\/&title=Amazon%20expands%20its%20free%20return%20policy)\n- [![Share on Facebook](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/static\/img\/social_icons\/article_page\/facebook.svg?440116200824) share](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/amazon-expands-its-free-return-policy\/569414\/)\n- [![Post on X](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/static\/img\/social_icons\/article_page\/x.svg?092716141024) post](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Amazon%20expands%20its%20free%20return%20policy%20https%3A\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/amazon-expands-its-free-return-policy\/569414\/%20via%20@RetailDive)\n- [![Print this page](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/static\/img\/social_icons\/article_page\/print.svg?440116200824) print]()\n- [![Email this page](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/static\/img\/social_icons\/article_page\/email.svg?092716141024) email](mailto:?Subject=Amazon%20expands%20its%20free%20return%20policy&Body=https%3A\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/amazon-expands-its-free-return-policy\/569414\/)\n- [![License this article](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/static\/img\/social_icons\/article_page\/cart.svg?092716141024) license](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/selfservice\/article-licensing\/submit\/?newspostUrl=https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/amazon-expands-its-free-return-policy\/569414\/)\n\n### Dive Brief:\n- Amazon [on Wednesday announced](https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20191218005236\/en) it is offering customers at least one free return option on millions of items such as electronics, pet supplies, household items, kitchen supplies, shoes and clothing.\n- Amazon will offer label-free and box-free returns for select purchases at more than 5,800 locations, an effort which it says will limit the amount of packaging used in returns and reduce pickups for drivers. The move is part of the company’s effort to become more environmentally sustainable overall, per the company statement.\n- The company also reiterated that it has been engaging in partnerships to simplify returns, such as its with UPS and Kohl’s. Customers can also return eligible products via its physical Amazon Books and Amazon 4-star stores, select Whole Foods, and Amazon Hub locations.\n\n[![content image](https:\/\/imgproxy.divecdn.com\/WAB-3k3kL0IDFG586H9_mj69_NfEa5iyoroK6LtJDR4\/g:ce\/rs:fit:640:361\/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy02OTY1ODAyNTIuanBn.webp)](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/trendline\/e-commerce-retail-dtc-trends\/405\/?utm_source=RD&utm_medium=NativeFB&utm_campaign=TrendlineFB)  [Access now➔](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/trendline\/e-commerce-retail-dtc-trends\/405\/?utm_source=RD&utm_medium=NativeFB&utm_campaign=TrendlineFB)\n\n![Image attribution tooltip](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/static\/images\/info-icon.png)\n\n![Image attribution tooltip](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/static\/images\/info-icon.png)\nTrendline\n\n### [Key e-commerce trends impacting retail](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/trendline\/e-commerce-retail-dtc-trends\/405\/?utm_source=RD&utm_medium=NativeFB&utm_campaign=TrendlineFB)\nFrom pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.\n\n[![content image](https:\/\/imgproxy.divecdn.com\/WAB-3k3kL0IDFG586H9_mj69_NfEa5iyoroK6LtJDR4\/g:ce\/rs:fit:640:361\/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy02OTY1ODAyNTIuanBn.webp)](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/trendline\/e-commerce-retail-dtc-trends\/405\/?utm_source=RD&utm_medium=NativeFB&utm_campaign=TrendlineFB)  [Access now➔](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/trendline\/e-commerce-retail-dtc-trends\/405\/?utm_source=RD&utm_medium=NativeFB&utm_campaign=TrendlineFB)\n\n![Image attribution tooltip](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/static\/images\/info-icon.png)\n\n![Image attribution tooltip](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/static\/images\/info-icon.png)\nTrendline\n\n### [Key e-commerce trends impacting retail](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/trendline\/e-commerce-retail-dtc-trends\/405\/?utm_source=RD&utm_medium=NativeFB&utm_campaign=TrendlineFB)\nFrom pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.\n### Dive Insight:\nAmazon’s attempt to position itself as an environmentally sustainable option for consumers comes after the online retail giant has faced criticism over how [its operations may be harmful to the environment](https:\/\/www.vox.com\/the-goods\/2019\/10\/16\/20917467\/amazon-one-day-shipping-bad-for-environment) and [potentially put workers and everyday citizens at risk](https:\/\/www.buzzfeednews.com\/article\/carolineodonovan\/amazon-next-day-delivery-deaths). Though Amazon and UPS have each [developed their own approaches to sustainability](https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/last-mile-sustainability-strategies-ups-amazon-disclosure\/546005\/), it’s worth noting that Amazon’s Logistics parcel volume is [predicted to outpace UPS and FedEx by 2022](https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/amazon-logistics-volume-surpass-ups-fedex-2022-morgan-stanley\/569044\/), according to a Morgan Stanley analysis.\n\nOver the course of this year, the online retail giant has partnered with Stein Mart to [introduce Amazon lockers](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/stein-mart-adds-amazon-lockers-to-200-stores\/555324\/). Plus, the Kohl’s partnership, which allows consumers to return [Amazon purchases at Kohl’s physical stores](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/all-kohls-stores-to-take-amazon-returns\/553255\/), appears to be [driving store visitorship and sales](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/amazon-partnership-delivering-returns-for-kohls\/552017\/).\n\nOracle Retail research indicates that 77% of shoppers are returning [some of their holiday gifts this season](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/majority-of-consumers-plan-to-return-holiday-gifts\/563461\/). Another Oracle report found that [57% of consumers think returns are a hassle](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/consumers-retailers-at-odds-on-ease-of-returns\/565349\/), compared to 57% of retailers who think returns are “very easy.” What are consumers’ top reasons for returns? For 34% of Amazon users and 46% of customers at other retailers, the main reason for returning products is that they are [the wrong size, fit or color](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/consumers-common-return-reason-wrong-color-size-or-fit\/569328\/), per a report from Navar.\n\n“At Amazon, we’re constantly innovating on the customer experience – not only when purchasing an item, but also making a return,” Libby Johnson McKee, director of Amazon WW Returns and ReCommerce, said in a statement. “With free returns on millions of items, customers don’t need to worry if the keyboard they ordered doesn’t feel quite right or if their dog likes his new bed. They can buy with confidence, knowing they’ll be able to return it for free with just a few easy clicks.”\n\n- [![Post to LinkedIn](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/static\/img\/social_icons\/article_page\/linkedin.svg?092716141024)](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/amazon-expands-its-free-return-policy\/569414\/&title=Amazon%20expands%20its%20free%20return%20policy \"Post\")\n- [![Share on Facebook](https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/static\/img\/social_icons\/article_page\/facebook.svg?440116200824)](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/amazon-expands-its-free-return-policy\/569414\/ \"Share\")\n- [![Post to 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Boilerpipe Text	Dive Brief: Amazon on Wednesday announced it is offering customers at least one free return option on millions of items such as electronics, pet supplies, household items, kitchen supplies, shoes and clothing. Amazon will offer label-free and box-free returns for select purchases at more than 5,800 locations, an effort which it says will limit the amount of packaging used in returns and reduce pickups for drivers. The move is part of the company’s effort to become more environmentally sustainable overall, per the company statement. The company also reiterated that it has been engaging in partnerships to simplify returns, such as its with UPS and Kohl’s. Customers can also return eligible products via its physical Amazon Books and Amazon 4-star stores, select Whole Foods, and Amazon Hub locations. Dive Insight: Amazon’s attempt to position itself as an environmentally sustainable option for consumers comes after the online retail giant has faced criticism over how its operations may be harmful to the environment and potentially put workers and everyday citizens at risk . Though Amazon and UPS have each developed their own approaches to sustainability , it’s worth noting that Amazon’s Logistics parcel volume is predicted to outpace UPS and FedEx by 2022 , according to a Morgan Stanley analysis. Over the course of this year, the online retail giant has partnered with Stein Mart to introduce Amazon lockers . Plus, the Kohl’s partnership, which allows consumers to return Amazon purchases at Kohl’s physical stores , appears to be driving store visitorship and sales . Oracle Retail research indicates that 77% of shoppers are returning some of their holiday gifts this season . Another Oracle report found that 57% of consumers think returns are a hassle , compared to 57% of retailers who think returns are “very easy.” What are consumers’ top reasons for returns? For 34% of Amazon users and 46% of customers at other retailers, the main reason for returning products is that they are the wrong size, fit or color , per a report from Navar. “At Amazon, we’re constantly innovating on the customer experience – not only when purchasing an item, but also making a return,” Libby Johnson McKee, director of Amazon WW Returns and ReCommerce, said in a statement. “With free returns on millions of items, customers don’t need to worry if the keyboard they ordered doesn’t feel quite right or if their dog likes his new bed. They can buy with confidence, knowing they’ll be able to return it for free with just a few easy clicks.”
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The move is part of the company’s effort to become more environmentally sustainable overall, per the company statement. - The company also reiterated that it has been engaging in partnerships to simplify returns, such as its with UPS and Kohl’s. Customers can also return eligible products via its physical Amazon Books and Amazon 4-star stores, select Whole Foods, and Amazon Hub locations. 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Though Amazon and UPS have each [developed their own approaches to sustainability](https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/last-mile-sustainability-strategies-ups-amazon-disclosure/546005/), it’s worth noting that Amazon’s Logistics parcel volume is [predicted to outpace UPS and FedEx by 2022](https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/amazon-logistics-volume-surpass-ups-fedex-2022-morgan-stanley/569044/), according to a Morgan Stanley analysis. Over the course of this year, the online retail giant has partnered with Stein Mart to [introduce Amazon lockers](https://www.retaildive.com/news/stein-mart-adds-amazon-lockers-to-200-stores/555324/). Plus, the Kohl’s partnership, which allows consumers to return [Amazon purchases at Kohl’s physical stores](https://www.retaildive.com/news/all-kohls-stores-to-take-amazon-returns/553255/), appears to be [driving store visitorship and sales](https://www.retaildive.com/news/amazon-partnership-delivering-returns-for-kohls/552017/). Oracle Retail research indicates that 77% of shoppers are returning [some of their holiday gifts this season](https://www.retaildive.com/news/majority-of-consumers-plan-to-return-holiday-gifts/563461/). Another Oracle report found that [57% of consumers think returns are a hassle](https://www.retaildive.com/news/consumers-retailers-at-odds-on-ease-of-returns/565349/), compared to 57% of retailers who think returns are “very easy.” What are consumers’ top reasons for returns? For 34% of Amazon users and 46% of customers at other retailers, the main reason for returning products is that they are [the wrong size, fit or color](https://www.retaildive.com/news/consumers-common-return-reason-wrong-color-size-or-fit/569328/), per a report from Navar. “At Amazon, we’re constantly innovating on the customer experience – not only when purchasing an item, but also making a return,” Libby Johnson McKee, director of Amazon WW Returns and ReCommerce, said in a statement. “With free returns on millions of items, customers don’t need to worry if the keyboard they ordered doesn’t feel quite right or if their dog likes his new bed. 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