These Stores Have The Best & Worst Return Policies This Year

With the holidays comes gift giving and after the holidays comes gift returning. Whether you got a gift that was too big, too small, or simply not your taste, you may have to head to the store to make a return or two. Some stores are very generous with their return policy, while others are pretty stingy.

Learn which stores have the best and worst return policies. This can help you decide when you need to return items and how much of a hassle it may be. Let’s start with the best return policies around.

Stores with no time limits on returns

These stores are great because they generally allow returns at any time, even if you lost your receipt. Of course, some exceptions do apply, but in general, it is the easiest to make a return at these retailers:

Bath & Body Works
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Costco
J.C. Penney
Joann Fabric and Craft Stores
MAC Cosmetics
Nordstrom
Sam’s Club
Staples

Stores with 365-day return policies

These retailers are still pretty great with their return policies, letting you wait an entire year before returning an item. Ikea and REI do require receipts and Bloomingdale’s will give you store credit if you do not have a receipt.