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UPS and Happy Returns Cement Position as Largest Box-Free, Label-Free Return Network with Expansion to 10,000 U.S. Locations
ATLANTA, April 21, 2026--UPS (NYSE: UPS) and Happy Returns today announced a significant expansion of the Return Bar® network, reaching a new milestone of 10,000 drop-off locations nationwide. This growth adds more than 1,700 locations, primarily through new partnerships with Annex Brands and PackageHub Business Centers®, and removes friction across the e‑commerce experience for retailers and consumers.
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