Amazon is starting to charge a fee for some returns amid a crisis that's costing retailers millions every year

• Amazon has started charging a fee to return some products to UPS Stores. 
• It appears to be part of a shift away from relying on UPS and an effort to cut costs. 
• Amazon joins a growing list of retailers starting to charge customers to send products back. 

The next time you return something to Amazon, it may not be free. 

The e-commerce giant has started charging a fee for some returns made at UPS Stores. While customers used to be able to drop off their returns at a UPS Store free of charge, Amazon will now charge a $1 fee if customers have another free-return option the same distance away or closer.