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Explore the Sales and Returns sample report in Power BI

The Sales and Returns sample report is an interactive Power BI report that showcases best practices in report design, storytelling, and user experience. It's perfect for users who want to explore advanced Power BI features and follow tutorials with real-world data.

This sample report is based on a fictional company that sells Microsoft-themed skateboards. The company analyzes its sales and returns data to improve operations and customer satisfaction.

Screenshot of the Sales and Returns sample report in Power BI that shows a *.pbix* file.

Get the Sales and Returns sample report

To get the report:

  1. Download the PBIX file to your computer.
  2. Open the sample file in Power BI.
  3. Enable preview features in the Options dialog to get the full experience.

This sample works best with Power BI Desktop, the Power BI service, and mobile devices.

Key features of the Sales and Returns sample report

This report demonstrates several advanced Power BI capabilities:

  • Custom visuals from AppSource are integrated with native visuals
  • Power Apps visuals are embedded directly in the report
  • Animated tooltips guide users through interactive elements
  • Design best practices focus on layout, accessibility, and cross-platform usability

Sales and Returns sample report structure

The report includes five main pages, each with a specific analytical focus:

  • Intro: Introduces the report and its interactive features
  • Net sales: Displays total sales and trends over time
  • Returns: Focuses on returned items and their impact on revenue
  • Return rate: Analyzes return rates across products and time periods
  • Market basket analysis: Uses AI insights to explore product combinations and customer behavior

Additional hidden pages support tooltips and interactive elements.

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