RetailMeNot: Retailers with best return policies include…

Along with returning unwanted gifts post-holiday, consumers will also be continuing their holiday shopping.

More than 38% of shoppers will be returning holiday gift items they didn't want, according to a survey of over 1,000 shoppers by RetailMeNot. The survey also found that holiday shopping will continue into the new year — 51% of shoppers said they will be shopping after Christmas.

As to their reasons, 48% said they will look for better deals and sales after the holidays, and 34% said they are planning to shop for themselves. Nine percent will be looking for better-stocked shelves and items they couldn’t get during the Black Friday and the holiday shopping bottleneck.

End-of-year and early-2022 shoppers are also self-gifting and on purchases related to New Year's resolutions.   

RetailMeNot compiled a list of 23 stores with the best return policies. Top retailers' holiday 2021 return policies include:

• Amazon: Most items purchased between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31 can be returned until Jan. 31, 2022.
• Best Buy Holiday 2021 Return Policy: Best Buy has an extended holiday return and exchange period. Purchases made Oct. 18, 2021, through Jan. 2, 2022, have an extended return period through Jan. 16, 2022.
• Macy’s: Items bought online or in Macy’s stores starting Oct. 5, 2021, can be returned up until Jan. 31, 2021.
• Nordstrom: None! There’s no return time limit, no receipt required and no paperwork - just ensure the original tag and barcode remain on the item being returned.
• Target: If you purchase electronics or entertainment items between Oct. 1 through Dec. 25, the refund period begins on Dec. 26. Ensuring time to make returns.  
• Walmart: Most items purchased Nov. 1 to Dec. 25 will start their return window on Dec. 26.