Connect Approval to Loop Returns and automate your tasks

Why integrate Approval with Loop Returns

The Approval to Loop Returns integration helps you sync data, automate manual tasks, and keep your stack aligned — without writing code.

Review AI-generated content before it goes live

When AI writes a product description or generates copy, Approval holds the workflow until a team member confirms it. Content only publishes after a human has seen it — no unreviewed text reaches your storefront.

Gate large orders before they process

When an order exceeds a dollar threshold or contains unusual items, MESA pauses and notifies your team. A manager approves before fulfillment begins — no surprises after the fact.

Require sign-off before issuing refunds or discounts

MESA flags refund requests or discount applications and holds them for approval. Your team reviews the context before anything is issued, keeping margins and exceptions under control.

Update Shopify customer records when a return is initiated

When a customer starts a return in Loop, MESA updates their Shopify record with the relevant details — return reason, product, order value. Your team and connected tools have the full picture before the return is even completed.

Trigger retention workflows the moment a return is filed

When a customer initiates a return in Loop, MESA kicks off the right response — a Klaviyo win-back flow, a Slack alert to the right team member, a loyalty point adjustment in Rivo. You act on the signal while the customer relationship is still recoverable.

Route high-value return events to your team before they escalate

When a VIP customer, a large-order return, or a repeat returner is flagged in Loop, MESA notifies the right person through Slack or email with the order context already attached. Your team responds before the situation becomes a churn event.

Build any Approval and Loop Returns automation

MESA helps you connect apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and actions are the steps that occur when it's running.

Label Created or Updated

Starts when a label is created or modified.

• Topic
• Trigger
• Return ID
• Order ID
• Provider Order ID
• Carrier
• Tracking Number
• Label Status
• Label Updated At

Restock Requested

Starts when a restock is requested.

• Topic
• Trigger
• ID
• Order ID
• Provider Order ID
• Restock Items

Return Created or Updated

Starts when a return is created or modified.

• Topic
• Trigger
• ID
• State
• Created At
• Order ID
• Order Name
• Provider Order ID
• Order Number
• Customer
• Currency
• Return Product Total
• Return Discount Total
• Return Tax Total
• Return Total
• Return Credit Total
• Exchange Product Total
• Exchange Discount Total
• Exchange Tax Total
• Exchange Total
• Exchange Credit Total
• Gift Card
• Handling Fee
• Refund
• Upsell
• Line Items
• Exchanges
• Carrier
• Tracking Number
• Label Status
• Label Updated At

Cancel Return

Cancel a return.

Close Return

Close a return.

Create Blacklist

Create a blacklist.

• Type
• Value
• Secondary Value

Create Order Link

Generate an order link that will take the user directly to their order.

• Designation
• Name
• Zip

Create Whitelist

Create a whitelist.

• Type
• Value
• Secondary Value

Delete Blacklist

Remove a blacklist.

Delete Whitelist

Remove a whitelist.

Flag Return

Mark a return.

List Blacklist

Obtain a list of blacklists.

• Current Page
• Data
• From
• Last Page
• Next Page URL
• Path
• Per Page
• Prev Page URL
• To
• Total

List Details of Return

Obtain a list of return details.

• ID
• Created At
• Order ID
• Order Name
• Order Number
• State
• Currency
• Refund
• Gift Card
• Exchange
• Return Total
• Line Items
• Customer Email
• Carrier
• Label Status
• Label Updated At
• Tracking Number

List Packages Return

Obtain a list of all packages by tracking statuses or timeframe.

• ID
• Created At
• Updated At
• Return Line Item ID
• Order ID
• Order Name
• State
• Customer Email
• Title
• Sku
• Carrier
• Label Status
• Label Updated At
• Tracking Number

List Returns Return

Obtain a list of returns that were created within a given timeframe.

• ID
• State
• Created At
• Updated At
• Order ID
• Order Name
• Provider Order ID
• Order Number
• Customer
• Currency
• Return Product Total
• Return Discount Total
• Return Tax Total
• Return Total
• Return Credit Total
• Exchange Product Total
• Exchange Discount Total
• Exchange Tax Total
• Exchange Total
• Exchange Credit Total
• Gift Card
• Handling Fee
• Refund
• Upsell
• Line Items
• Exchanges
• Carrier
• Tracking Number
• Label Status
• Label Updated At

List Whitelist

Obtain a list of whitelists.

• Current Page
• Data
• From
• Last Page
• Next Page URL
• Path
• Per Page
• Prev Page URL
• To
• Total

Process Return

Return the funds to the customer.

Retrieve Blacklist

Grab all details about the blacklist.

• ID
• Created At
• Type
• Value
• Secondary Value

Retrieve Whitelist

Grab all details about the whitelist.

• ID
• Created At
• Type
• Value
• Secondary Value

Approval

Pause any automation and require manual approval of data that's about to be published to the next step.

• Approval Status
• Reason
• To Review

Expert support included

MESA includes hands-on support from automation experts who know how to get things done.

Free workflow setup

We'll build your first workflow with you live. Most merchants walk away with automation saving 5+ hours/week.

Fast response times

Average first response: Same day. Critical issues: Immediate escalation. Complex builds: 24-48 hours.

Managed services available

Personalized workflow reviews, and quarterly check-ins to identify new opportunities as your business grows.

Real humans, always

Chat with real automation experts (not bots). Email support 9am-5pm PST. Google Meet sessions for complex workflows.

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