How to Return and Exchange Your Unwanted Gifts or Purchases

We’ve rounded up policies from some of the most popular retailers, but it’s a good idea to have a firm understanding of policies specific to the item you’re trying to return before you head to the mall.Amazon will honor returns and exchanges for items shipped back within 30 days of when the items are received. If you don't want to bother with the hassle of shipping your package, you may be able to head to Kohl's or a local UPS store and ship out your Amazon return for free.Apple will accept returns only on items purchased at an Apple Store or from Apple’s website. Beware: For gifts returned by mail, Best Buy will send an email notification to the gift giver.Walmart will accept returns and exchanges for most items within 90 days of receipt. If you don’t have a receipt, bring your ID, as well as your order number or the sender’s email address, and try to process the return with a Walmart employee.Target will take back new and unopened items within 90 days of purchase. Alternatively, you can accept a refund by gift card.The North Face allows returns via mail for store credit. Pack your item, sign in, fill out the gift return form if you didn't make the purchase yourself, then attach the packing slip and prepaid return label to your box. If you don’t have the order number, fill out a return form and bring it, along with the item, to a Patagonia store.REI accepts most returns and exchanges up to a year after purchase, with the exception of outdoor electronics.