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Weight-loss drugs drive surge in clothing returns as shoppers size down

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  • U.S. retailers are reporting a surge in apparel returns tied to the rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, as consumers rapidly size down and order multiple sizes to find the right fit.
  • The share of apparel exchanges where shoppers sized down reached 14.6% in 2025, according to returns-management firm Narvar, rising for three consecutive years.
  • Online budget suit retailer FlexSuits has seen a 50% increase in returns over the past year, its founder told the Wall Street Journal.
  • Several retailers have doubled restocking fees and are adjusting inventory to accommodate smaller sizes, as returns cut deeply into profit margins.
 2026-06-05 · 3 MIN READ

Screen fatigue is real. Experts share tips to find relief

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  • Cathy Higgins said her vision grew so blurry from computer work that she struggled to see what was on her screen.
  • American Optometric Association President Steven Reed said the focusing muscle tightens when people stare at screens for long periods.
  • Doctors and eye specialists advise a “20-20-20” break routine to rest eye muscles by looking about 20 feet away.
  • The American Academy of Ophthalmology said blue light exposure from screens has not been shown to cause permanent eye damage.
  • The American Academy of Ophthalmology said studies have found blue light glasses are not very effective for reducing digital eye strain.
 2026-04-14 · 3 MIN READ
Illustration accompanying article: Restaurants add smaller portions as diners manage budgets and appetite drugs