Unified Returns

Transform returns into customer loyalty

OneStock’s reverse logistics solution enables retailers to manage returns seamlessly across all channels, giving your customers the flexibility they expect, online, in-store, and through customer service.

in store returns

Reduce return costs while improving customer satisfaction

Deliver Frictionless Customer Experience

Meet customers where they are with multiple return options: self-service portals, in-store BOPIS, customer service support, or API integrations. All methods are unified into one consistent, fast workflow regardless of channel.

Reduce Return Costs with in-store returns

Eliminate expensive return shipping by enabling customers to return online purchases in-store. OneStock’s BORIS capability cuts reverse logistics costs while giving you instant visibility to restock items locally or route them optimally.

Maintain Complete Operational Control

Configure return eligibility rules, time windows, refund workflows, and destination routing through flexible workflow engine. Set channel-specific policies, automate quality checks, prevent fraud, and synchronize inventory in real time.

Instant Refunds via Native Connectors

Process refunds directly through native payment connectors (Adyen, Stripe and others). Refunds trigger automatically from the return workflow—instant for in-store BORIS or automated on receipt for shipped returns—while payment status syncs in real time with the OMS.

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31% of customers who come to return an item in-store make a purchase in-store.
Faced with the challenges brought about by the health crisis, it was essential that we enhance our in-store service offering. The maturity and functional capabilities of OneStock will allow us to offer an optimal end-to-end customer journey: pick up an order, reserve items, order items that are not available on the shelf, make returns… The OMS will bring us closer to our customers’ expectations.
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Olivier BRAMBILLA
Sales Director

Frictionless returns workflow

From self-service returns to buy online, return in store, efficient order management workflows that keep customers happy and your teams in control

Self-service returns portal

Enable customers to initiate returns independently through OneStock’s embeddable self-service widget. Customers select items, choose return methods, receive return labels or instructions, and track return status—all without contacting support, reducing customer service workload significantly.

  • Embeddable widget for seamless brand experience
  • Real-time return eligibility validation based on configurable rules
  • Automatic return label generation with carrier integration
  • Return tracking and status updates via email and SMS
  • Reduces customer service workload by 40-60% through automation
Self service return
In-store returns

Buy online, return in store

Transform physical stores into convenient return hubs with OneStock’s ‘BORIS’ capability. Store associates use the OneStock Store App to verify order details and match to the presented items so they can inspect product condition before processing a refund or exchange.  Scan-based and integrated, inventory status is updated in real-time according to your return rules in real time.

  • In-store return processing through intuitive mobile app
  • Instant refund to original payment via provider integration
  • Real-time inventory synchronization across all channels
  • Product condition verification and fraud prevention
  • Immediate restocking for local resale or intelligent routing to distribution centers

Customer service returns management

Equip customer service teams with complete visibility into order history and return capabilities. Agents can initiate returns, generate labels, update statuses, issue refunds, process exchanges and resolve exceptions with full access to order orchestration data and inventory information.

  • Unified order and return visibility across all channels
  • Integration with Salesforce Service Cloud and other platforms
  • Exception handling with full workflow control
  • First-contact resolution through complete data access
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Return process

Intelligent return workflow & routing

Leverage OneStock’s configurable workflow engine to define return eligibility, automate routing decisions, and manage refund processes. Set time windows, item conditions, channel restrictions, and carrier selection based on product attributes, geography, and business rules with store fulfillment platform capabilities automatically.

  • Configurable return eligibility rules by product, channel, and region
  • Automated return destination routing based on business logic
  • Integration with 40+ carrier connectors for return logistics
  • Payment provider synchronization for automated refunds and exchanges
  • Exception workflows for damaged, fraudulent, or non-returnable items

OneStock returns in action

Fashion retailer reduces returns shipping costs

A luxury fashion retailer with more than 200 stores implemented OneStock buy online, return in store to reduce expensive international return shipping. Customers now stores for 37% of online order returns, cutting reverse logistics costs by 45% while increasing in-store conversion by 30%.

Multi-brand retailer unifies return experience

An enterprise retailer operating multiple brands deployed OneStock to standardize returns across all channels and geographies. Self-service portals handle 60% of returns automatically, while store teams process in-store returns, reducing customer service inquiries by 40%.

Omnichannel retailer optimizes return routing

A national footwear retailer uses OneStock's intelligent routing to send returns to optimal locations based on demand. High-velocity items return to stores for immediate resale, while seasonal products route to distribution centers, increasing inventory turn by 25%.

D2C brand scales returns with API integration

A direct-to-consumer beauty brand integrated OneStock's return APIs with their customer portal and subscription platform. Automated return workflows handle exchanges, refunds and replacements, enabling seamless post-purchase experience supporting 40% annual growth without scaling support teams.

How it works

Customer initiates return

Customer selects return method through self-service portal, in-store visit, or customer service contact. OneStock validates eligibility and provides return instructions or authorization code.

Return processing

For items bought online but returned in store, associates scan items and verify condition, or for online returns the customer ships items with generated label. OneStock tracks return status and sends automated updates via email/SMS.

Quality check & routing

Upon receipt, items are inspected and OneStock’s workflow determines optimal destination: whether restock locally, route to distribution center, send to refurbishment or donate based on condition and demand.

Refund or exchange

OneStock triggers an automated refund to the original payment method or creates an exchange order. Inventory status is updated in real time across all channels for immediate resale visibility, always driving the next promise.

Analytics & optimization

Returns data is integrated with the business intelligence dashboards, revealing return reasons, product performance, and optimization opportunities to reduce future return rates.

Frequently asked questions

OneStock’s buy online, return in store capability allows any store to process returns regardless of whether they stock that item. The Store App verifies the online order, processes the refund and then intelligently instructs routing of the returned item to the optimal location—whether that’s keeping it in-store for local resale, sending it to a distribution center, or routing it to a store where it’s in high demand. Inventory visibility updates in real time across all channels.

Yes, OneStock provides highly configurable return eligibility rules. You can define channel-specific policies (e.g., extended return windows for in-store purchases), regional variations (to comply with local regulations), product category restrictions (e.g., final sale items, hygiene products), and time-based rules. All policies are managed through the OneStock user interface  without custom development.

OneStock combines multiple fraud prevention mechanisms: in-store barcode scanning verifies that returned items match the original order, return authorization requirements prevent unauthorized returns, quality inspection workflows catch damaged or used items, and real-time order verification ensures customers can’t return items they didn’t purchase. These controls work invisibly for legitimate returns while blocking fraudulent activity.

In-store BORIS returns processed through OneStock trigger instant refunds to the customer’s original payment method via integration with payment providers like Adyen. Shipped returns are processed once received and inspected, with refund timing based on your configured workflow—typically within 24-48 hours of receipt. Customers receive automated notifications at each stage via email and SMS.

Yes, OneStock provides enterprise-grade APIs and webhooks to integrate with leading customer service platforms (Salesforce Service Cloud, Zendesk, Gorgias) and payment providers (Adyen, Stripe, and others). Return data, order status, and refund actions synchronize in real time, allowing your teams to operate from their preferred interfaces while maintaining full OMS capabilities.

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