What do stores do with unopened returned items?

Have you ever wondered what happens to the products that customers return to stores, but haven't even opened? Do these items get restocked on shelves for sale, donated to charity, or discarded? And what factors determine the fate of these unopened returned items? Is it up to the discretion of store managers, or is there a standard protocol that all retailers follow? Join me as we delve into the mysterious world of unopened returned items and uncover the secrets behind their disposal.