Return policy guides
Plain-English summaries of major U.S. retailer return windows, holiday deadlines, price adjustments, and warranty claim basics. Each guide links the official policy and notes when we last checked it. Policies change — confirm with the store.
Amazon return policy
30 days for most items · Apple 15 days · 2026 holiday extension · how to return
Read guide →Walmart return policy
90 days standard · phones & electronics exceptions · holiday through Jan 31, 2027
Read guide →Target return policy
90 days · Target brands 1 year · Circle Card extra time · holiday electronics window
Read guide →Costco return policy
Satisfaction guarantee · 90-day electronics/appliances · membership refunds
Read guide →Best Buy return policy
15 days (60 Plus/Total) · restocking fees · Oct 30–Dec 31 holiday dates
Read guide →Home Depot return policy
90 days most items · 48-hour appliances · 7/30-day exceptions · HD card 365 days
Read guide →Lowe’s return policy
90 days most items · 48-hour appliances · holiday décor by holiday date
Read guide →Apple return policy
14 days from receipt for Apple Store / apple.com purchases
Read guide →Kohl’s return policy
90/120 days · holiday returns through Jan 31, 2027
Read guide →Macy’s return policy
30 days · holiday Oct 5–Dec 31, 2026 through Jan 31, 2027
Read guide →Nordstrom return policy
No fixed day limit on most full-line items · Rack shorter
Read guide →IKEA US return policy
365 days unopened · 180 days opened · mattress exchange 90 days
Read guide →Sam’s Club return policy
Many items anytime · electronics 90 days · phones 14 days
Read guide →Ulta Beauty return policy
About 30-day refunds · 31–60 day credit · confirm Guest Services
Read guide →Sephora return policy
30 days · holiday Oct 30–Dec 31, 2026 through Jan 31, 2027
Read guide →Nike return policy
Commonly 60 days in the U.S. · confirm Nike Help
Read guide →Old Navy & Gap return policy
About 30 days · cardmember extras may apply
Read guide →TJ Maxx return policy
30 days in-store · online ~40 days · 2026 holiday extensions
Read guide →Dick’s Sporting Goods return policy
About 90 days · shorter sale/electronics windows
Read guide →Wayfair return policy
Request within 30 days of delivery for eligible items
Read guide →Staples return policy
Supplies anytime · tech/furniture often 14 days
Read guide →Petco return policy
60 days · refund first 30 · credit days 31–60
Read guide →PetSmart return policy
60 days for eligible items · Rx excluded
Read guide →CVS return policy
60 days unopened · CVS Brand & beauty guarantees
Read guide →Walgreens return policy
About 30 days for most eligible items
Read guide →Dollar General return policy
DG Brands often 90 days with receipt · confirm store
Read guide →Michaels return policy
About 60 days · costume/holiday exceptions
Read guide →REI return policy
Members 365 days · non-members 90 · electronics 90
Read guide →L.L.Bean return policy
One year for refund with proof · defects after
Read guide →2026 holiday return deadlines
Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Sephora & more
Read guide →Target price adjustment
14 days · 2026 holiday match through Dec 24
Read guide →Best Buy price match
Competitors at sale · own-price during return window · holiday to Jan 15, 2027
Read guide →Walmart price adjustment
Limited official matching · confirm with store manager
Read guide →Amazon price adjustment
No general price-match refunds · pre-order guarantee exception
Read guide →AppleCare / Apple warranty claims
Check coverage · start repair · Genius Bar or mail-in
Read guide →Geek Squad Protection claims
Plan ID · phone/in-store/in-home · read your PDF
Read guide →Samsung warranty claims
My Products · proof of purchase · request repair
Read guide →Manufacturer warranty basics
Limited warranties, proof, store plans vs brand coverage
Read guide →Credit card extended warranty
Typical extra year after manufacturer warranty — read your guide
Read guide →Credit card return protection
When a retailer refuses a return — documentation & windows
Read guide →Don’t rely on memory alone
$9 one-time tracker
Email reminders before return and warranty deadlines. $9 one-time.