Here are the shipping and return policies for all the big-name retailers
For your convenience, we’ve compiled the current shipping and return policies for all the big-name retailers, from Amazon to Walmart.
Key points
- Apple Shipping: Apple has yet to provide details on its holiday shipping policy; however, last year, it offered free delivery of in-stock items that hadn’t been engraved by Christmas Eve if you ordered before 9PM ET on December 21st.
- Returns: Target offers an extended return policy for electronics and entertainment items purchased between November 1st and December 24th, allowing you to return them until January 24th, 2027.
- Most other products qualify for free standard shipping (one to seven business days), and free expedited shipping (one to two business days) is generally available for items over $49.
Thankfully, many retailers offer generous shipping policies, with some even providing free two-day shipping or same-day delivery if you’re willing to pay a little extra.
And just in case the gift you choose isn’t quite right, many retailers offer extended return policies so your giftee can get something more to their liking.
Additional details
- Target’s standard return policy applies for most other items, with a generous 90-day window for third-party products and up to a year for Target-branded products with a receipt.
- Walmart Shipping: Walmart’s holiday shipping policy doesn’t currently mention a deadline for delivery by Christmas, but it does break down the available fulfillment options.
- Walmart provides free next-day delivery in eligible ZIP codes, free two-day delivery, and free standard shipping for eligible orders of $35 or more.
- Hopefully, knowing more about how much leeway you have to make a return will help lessen that inevitable holiday angst (fingers crossed).
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