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Holiday return policies and dates
Many ‘happy’ returns: How long do we have to return holiday gifts…
Well, it kinda depends on the retailer (and when you made the purchase).
Most retailers will accept holiday returns through January 31, but there are exceptions!
Costco and Bath & Body Works — you can return items at any time.
*We have a retailer return policy link on the News Blog at wbfj.fm.
BTW: Over half of all holiday gift returns: clothing with electronics close behind, according to the National Retail Federation
Holiday return policies and dates
Kiplinger has compiled a guide to key retailers and their return policies for the 2023 holidays:
- Amazon: Anything purchased from Nov. 1 to Dec. 25 can be returned until Jan. 31.
- Apple: Items bought Nov. 3 to Dec. 25 can be returned until Jan. 8.
- Bath & Body Works: Return anytime.
- Best Buy: Items purchased Oct. 27 to Dec. 30 can be returned until Jan. 13.
- Costco: Return anytime. Electronics must be returned 90 days from day of purchase.
- Footlocker: 45 days from purchase
- Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic/Athleta*: Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase or delivery at Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic. You have up to 60 days from your purchase or delivery date to make a return at Athleta.
- Home Depot: 90 days from purchase date.
- Home Goods/Marshalls/T.J.Maxx: Anything purchased in-store from Oct. 8 through Dec. 24 can be returned until Jan. 25. Online purchases can be returned until Jan. 24
- JCPenney: Purchases made on or after Oct. 15 are eligible for a return or exchange with an original or gift receipt through Jan. 15. Refunds will be issued on the original form of payment or JCPenney Gift Card.
- J. Crew: Items purchased from Oct. 12 to Dec. 9 can be returned until Jan. 9.
- Kohl’s: Most items can be returned up to 180 days after purchase. Exceptions are high-end watches, electronics and Sephora items; those purchased from Nov. 1 through Dec. 25 can be returned until Jan. 31.
- L.L. Bean: Up to one year from date of purchase.
- Lowe’s: 90 days from date of purchase.
- Macy’s: Items purchased from Oct. 2 to Dec. 31 can be returned until Jan. 31.
- Michaels: Returns are accepted within 60 days from purchase for most items. Exceptions are 14 days for custom framing orders and online-only costumes and accessory kits, must be returned 7 days prior to the holiday.
- Microsoft: Purchases made from Oct. 3 through Dec. 31 can be returned through Jan. 31.
- Nordstrom: Returns decided on a case-by-case basis.
- Nordstrom Rack: Items purchased Oct. 16 through Dec. 24 can be returned through Jan. 15.
- Overstock.com: Purchases made from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 can be returned through Jan. 31.
- PetSmart: Returns are accepted within 60 days of purchase.
- Sam’s Club: Most items can be returned at any time. Electronics, 90 days from date of purchase.
- Target: Most items 90 days. Electronics bought from Oct. 1 to Dec. 25 can be returned through Jan. 24. Apple products purchased Oct. 1 through Dec. 25 can be returned through Jan. 9. Mobile phones purchased from Oct. through Dec. 25 can be returned through Jan. 8. Target RedCard members get an additional 30 days to return items.
- Ulta: 60 days from the original purchase date with original receipt. Returns without receipt will receive a store credit. Returns with a gift receipt can only be exchanged for different product or an in-store credit.
- Walmart: Items purchased Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 can be returned through Jan. 31.
- Williams-Sonoma: Purchase made Nov. 1 through Dec. 24 can be returned through Jan. 31.
